38 Buick fan belt

[Guest RonJar]

Hi, my 38 Buick Century with the 320 is in need of a fan belt which I haven't been able to match locally.

The belt is 50" outer diameter and almost an inch wide. Inside the belt it says Firestone, there's a number 49 and U.S.A. I don't know if this the original sized belt or not.

I'm hoping someone can provide me with a part number/application that would let me order it from a local supplier, otherwise I'll have to try to order one online, but if it's not the stock belt, I may have a problem..

Thanks ..... RonJ

[Guest Grant Magrath]

Ron, Bob's Automobilia should have one for you. I came unstuck with ours when I ordered all 1939 engine parts for the rebuild, including fan belt, but when it came time to fit it, it was way too small. Turns out the engine was a 1947 one with a bigger water pump pulley!

Bob's Automobilia

Cheers

Grant

[1937-44]

Hi,

I just did a quick search on NAPA's website and they list a belt for a 1938 Century. It is a grooved belt, but should work except for judging.

Belt - Accessory Drive

1938 Buick Century

Part Number: NBH 2528483

Product Line: NAPA Belts & Hoses

Attributes:

Belt Angle : 36 Deg

Belt Length : 48.83" (1240 mm)

Belt Top Width : .875" (22 mm)

Have questions about this item? Call your local NAPA AUTO PARTS Store at 800-LET-NAPA (800-538-6272)

Carl

[39BuickEight]

Don't forget good ole eBay, it has everything, you just have to catch it at the right time.

[Guest RonJar]

Thanks 37-34.

My local NAPA says it's a good number, I should have the belt Thursday!

RonJ

[1937-44]

Hi Ron,

Hope it works for you. I don't have a 320, wish I did, I just checked on there website. BTW, I should have said a cog belt and not grooved.

Sometimes you can find a lawn mower repair shop that can match up belts cheaper.

Good luck. Carl