I have a problem with the belt on my '89 six-cylinder Jeep Cherokee. It was fine, but then the serpentine belt began to shred. I replaced it, and the new one began to shred, too. I noticed that the ...

Whether your goal is looks, efficiency, or merely getting your engine running, pulleys are critical parts, and there are important factors that need to be considered when selecting them. If you're ...

Pulley systems are simple machines that make lifting heavy objects easier. They consist of a rope or cable that passes over one or more wheels (pulleys). A single pulley changes the direction of force ...

The most common reasons for belt failure are improper belt tension (too loose or too tight), poor alignment, pulley damage or distortion, environment (excessive heat and ozone), and using an improper ...

This belt, obviously past its prime, ran for 115,000 miles, and it was still within the tension limits specified. It's toast, regardless. There's a squeal emanating from underneath your hood—and it ...

AutomationDirect’s SureMotion line of motion control products now includes additional synchronous timing belts and pulleys for small motor applications. AutomationDirect’s SureMotion line of motion ...

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March Performance's serpentine pulley systems aren't just finely-designed and engineered pieces of hardware for the front of engine—they're works of mechanical art that look cool in their own right.