Back Bending Gates Poly Chain Belt

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  1. TOL

    TOL Active Member

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    I know they say to not back bend a Gates Poly Chain belt......BUT......Has anyone actually tried this with either good or bad success? Maybe the belt life is just slightly shortened? Thanks.
     
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    TOL, Dec 17, 2011
  2. buckeyehauler

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    We ran Gates 1694-75 and 1694-75ps belts back bent on Arias 10L engines for years with no issues. Hope this helps.
     
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    buckeyehauler, Dec 19, 2011
  3. Woodchip

    Woodchip Top Alcohol Dragster

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    But how much overdrive?
     
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  4. buckeyehauler

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    50-60% overdrive w/ 14-71 kobelco hi-helix superman.
     
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    buckeyehauler, Dec 19, 2011
  5. bandit496

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    And they do run hard!!!!!!!!! JW
     
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    bandit496, Dec 22, 2011
  6. 23T Hemmee

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    Is the Poly Chain a Kevlar belt? Kevlar is the only type I've ever hear that couldn't (or shouldn't) be back bent.
     
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    23T Hemmee, Dec 22, 2011

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