I've searched - Any tricks on Super A fan belt removal?

Does a new belt (right size belt) go on somewhat easy? if so I will just cut this one off. What belt size do I need? If not, is there a way to do this without taking the radiator and fan assembly off?

Do I need a cogged belt or just a regular belt I can get in the mower section at TSC? Same with the generator, I have the right size for the generator (allegedly) but it is cogged, not sure if it matters.

Your forum has been great help by the way,
Steve

I orderd my belts from OEM, I think they cost about $12 each. I didnt measure them but they were the correct size. So if you cant get the belts local you can always order them. Cut the old one off and take it in with you. Might as well replace both belts while your at it. Neither of my belts are cogged now but the old alt belt I took off was.

Just as hard getting it back on and getting it tight. I had to get a friend to help and used a block of wood and a longer piece of wood to use as a lever to get the right tension.

You might also want to check the oil in that fan hub. Theres a little screw on the side you add oil in then turn it on the side and let the oil run out until it stops.

If you do have to take the radiator off you can get new hoses at tractor supply. Removing the radiator isnt a fun job either but you know if your fixing things up you might want to go all the way and flush the radiator out and get the new hoses.

CaseIH will sell you the right belts for same price and they will give many more years of service without trouble. Four items I always go to CaseIH for are ignition parts, carburator parts, return stretch springs and belts. While the aftermarket may be fine for some items, far to often they try to make one fit all makes on these items.

When I bought my 140 it had a set of points that only made contact on 10% of contacts. Obviously not for that distributor. I've generally seen a lot of this with aftermarket parts. Generally they work when new but don't have longeviety. Think about it, items like springs are often just now being replaced for the first time. I know I still have some 50 year old brake or clutch pedal springs on mt SA and 130.

HAve you tried slacking off the genreator brace to see if that gives you a little more wiggle to play with? If it was the right size to start with, the fan belt ought to slip right off the pulleys (easier doing top first) and then finessed out over the fan. Generator belt( if you don't have a water pump, meaning it's shorter than the one giving you trouble now) will take a little more finaglin' (like goin' over one fan blades at a time), but ought to come off the same way.

Worse comes to worse, put some corrugated cardboard over the back of your radiator to protect it and thread the fan shaft all the way out of the nut and drop the fan to get your belts off.