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SME 30/2 Drive Belt

My drive belt is getting a little on the old side. Any one have any hop up recommendations for a replacement? The SME is tough to find, but out there. Just wondering if anyone had another recommendation? Thanks!

geof3
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jasonbourne52
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Clean the belt with some isopropyl alcohol and the platter rim. Then apply some ArmorAll to the belt. Do this every 6 to 12 months and the belt will last indefinitely! The ArmorAll lubricates the rubber and prevents drying out. I do this to the belt on my 1978 Ariston RD11S - it remains in like-new condition. ArmorAll will not harm rubber, leather or plastic.

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jasonbourne52
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Heat and dryness kills rubber! Use ArmorAll!

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yogiboy
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Here ya go!

 

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mijostyn
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Unfortunately, this is not the case. Friction from the pully slipping at startup wears the belt unevenly and the belt becomes lumpy for lack of a better term. This increases wow and flutter. @geof3, go here and I am sure they will supply you with the right belt.

 

ketchup
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Friction from the pully slipping at startup wears the belt unevenly and the belt becomes lumpy for lack of a better term.

Has anyone ever measured this uneven wear or is it just a theory?  Anyway, a little platter nudge before turning on the TT will get around any startup wear if it's a real thing.

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