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Frigidaire 1-18 Belt
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Post# 333902   3/5/2009 at 16:56 (5,529 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        

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The time is coming when I will need to replace the belt on my Frigidaire 1-18. It is staring to shred off tiny pieces into the "bowl" below the mechanism. I can't imagine the rollers like getting that crap slung in them so I want to replace it before it breaks or causes other issues.

Could somone tell me what size I would need? I'm trying to avoid driving all over town trying to find a place that may have the right size.

I'm planning to clean the rollers after I install the new belt. I have never done this before and would appreciate advice in this area as well. I'm assuming denatured alcohol would work fine. I've heard lighter fluid mentioned too.

Thanks Guys,

Joe





Post# 333914 , Reply# 1   3/5/2009 at 18:18 (5,529 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

Hi Joe,

I have belts for the 1-18. Part # will help.

John


Post# 333933 , Reply# 2   3/5/2009 at 19:50 (5,529 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)        
mine too

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Hey Joe, just got my 2nd I-18
she needs a new belt as well starts to spin whins a bit then takes off one of my little old ladies moved and i gave her a kenmore set for it mines gold.ould love to see how u do urs im not that far from hickory
ron
buickfins59_1999@yahoo.com
thx
pix to come soon


Post# 333937 , Reply# 3   3/5/2009 at 19:59 (5,529 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
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Well all I really know is that it's model W3T-2 I'm not sure about a part number. I figured all 1-18 belts were the same??

Post# 334134 , Reply# 4   3/7/2009 at 07:19 (5,527 days old) by fltcoils (South Bend, Indiana)        
Proper tightening

Can you tension the belt too much?

I did that once and ruined a water pump job.

The manual says "1/2" play, but when adjusting it that way it seemed to have a lot more tension. I'm concerned that this will overstress the motor bearings and cause wear.

Anyone every overtighten a belt and wear out a motor or transmission pulley?


Post# 334479 , Reply# 5   3/9/2009 at 11:45 (5,525 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
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Thought I'd let you guys know that I located the belt over the weekend. I got the belt size from the appliancerepair.com website. It is a 3/8" x 31". I bought a new belt at Ace Hardware for $5. When I get around to putting it on I'm going to do a picture thread for everyone that demonstrates the procedure.

Post# 334598 , Reply# 6   3/9/2009 at 21:08 (5,525 days old) by fltcoils (South Bend, Indiana)        

Thanks Joe, I'll try getting one @ my hardware also.


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