Camshaft to water pump belt 1970 S2 Federal

[1970EuropaGuy]

I'm getting frustrated here. All of the numbers I get for this belt and comparable references don't produce the proper belt at the local auto store. This is for a 1970 type 65 Federal. I'm also assuming all of those shims that are on the camshaft pulley are meant to be used for tensioning the belt?

[jbcollier]

Yup, just like a VW Beetle.

[1970EuropaGuy]

Yup, just like a VW Beetle.

Must be 40's technology but it's a very simple way to solve a problem. Any idea of a belt number? Folks here on the Wet Coast are lost!

[jbcollier]

This page:

http://www.lotus-europa.com/data/xr1/r45.html

Suggests a 15295 would work.

You can wrap thin rope around the pulleys to get a rough length and go from there.  Buy your belts from a sympathetic source and swap them until you get the right one.

[1970EuropaGuy]

We went with the list you posted and all the belts are that come up are too long. At least the young fellow I'm dealing with knows what a Lotus is, I'll keep trying. In the meantime, my 20 year old belt has years left in it!

[jbcollier]

Two options:

- get the next smaller belt.  They are usually available in 1/2" steps.

- you have belt that works?  Take it off and match it with a belt measuring tool -- any good auto parts store should have one.

[BobW]

My repair notes say Dayco 15290.