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leomara

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My 1931 Chilton manual says a 1928 Chrysler Model 72 and 1928 Chrysler Imperial 80 both take an FH-9 fan belt.  The Gates catalog says #614 for the Model 72 and nothing specified for Imperial 80.  What exactly is a Chilton FH-9?

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I just looked those two 1928 vehicles up on the 2003 Gates catalog below.  The 72 takes current number TR24403 and the Imp 80 TR24414.

 

I couldn't find the bookmark I thought I set when I downloaded (someone a few weeks ago very kindly provided the URL) but you might search for

Gates Vintage Car & Light Truck Belts & Hose Applications, includes 1989 and older applications

Weatherly Index 400
Catalog No. 431-2050
August 2003 Edition
Supersedes 31-2050 (1995)

 

My old standby is the 1995 edition with the old 3-digit numbers which were converted to "TR" (truck & bus) about 2003.  I have a paper copy in the shop I can check.  *Good* parts houses have always been able to use the 3-number to convert to the TR.

 

Hope this helps--let us know.

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Grimy, TR24403 is a belt with v notches in it, the 1928 Chrysler Model 72 belt would not have notches in it.  This is what I've found to be the closest match: Gates TruFlex V-Belt 11/16 Inch x 38 Inch - 3380 (at 35 degrees)

 

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@leomara, thanks for this.  I've found in one Pierce application that Gates dropped two belts completely and added one halfway between the two lengths.  You might try a search for the old Gates number 614 and see if there's a NOS one on feebay.  Tell me if you want the old number for the Imp 80 and I'll look it up in my paper copy.

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Grimy, I believe Gates 3380 is the equivalent of Gates 614 based on my research.  The Gates 761 I believe is for Imperial 80 as well as some other 6 cylinder engines of that era.

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On 2/24/2024 at 1:14 PM, leomara said:

My 1931 Chilton manual says a 1928 Chrysler Model 72 and 1928 Chrysler Imperial 80 both take an FH-9 fan belt.  The Gates catalog says #614 for the Model 72 and nothing specified for Imperial 80.  What exactly is a Chilton FH-9?

Your 1931 Chilton Multi-Guide manual is an interchange manual. FH-9 has nothing to do with the manufacturer, belt, or size. It's just an interchange number to show how many other cars use the same belt. 

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