I'm trying to get extra V-belts for my M25 diesel. Catalina Direct sent me one that was too small. I'm using belts from O'Rielly Auto Parts that fit pretty good but not perfect. As you know, the V-belt has the "teeth" inside. Any suggestion ????
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Joe Lucido
1986 Catalina 36
Hull # 0625
M-25 Universal diesel
Oceanside, CA
Dayco "top cog" are the best I've used. The teeth are actually on the outside.
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor
As Nick said; The DAYCO Top Cog belt is the one you need. Check you engine manual for the correct size. You'll find they generate a lot less dust too. Normally not carried as regular stock in your auto supply store but usually a one day delivery and well worth the wait. Expect to pay at $15-20 for each belt (You are ordering a spare are you ? We have the M-35 engine so can't help you with a part number.
Bill
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
I use NAPA XL belts. They seem to hold up fine
les
Les & Trish Troyer
Mahalo
Everett, WA
1983 C-36 Hull #0094
C-36 MK 1 Technical Editor.
Commodore