Episode No.129 - Serpentine and Drive Belts

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In this episode I cover what a drive belt is. We talk about serpentine belts, the evolution of the drive system - from ropes to flat belts, to vee-belt and finally to today's multitooth belts. I talk a little about drive belt layouts, and how belts are constructed and wear.

We also talk about the PK number on belts.

00:00 - History of drive belts
04:53 - Belt layouts
07:28 - Belt in detail
09:00 - Belt wear