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I had a stray thought earlier today and before I pursue it at any more length I figured I would bounce if off you guys first.
In order to install a new serpentine belt (for the most part) the belt must be sliced and then somehow re-spliced. So far the methods I've seen are the "alligator" clips, lacing, and grinding down an automotive type belt and gluing/stitching. What I would like to know is, has anyone tried velcro? You'll have to please pardon the quick sketch I did...
I was thinking that a person could attach either the "hook" or the "loop" side of the velcro to the belt using either the adhesive on the velcro, glue, stitching, or a combination of those. Velcro offers their product in both "Industrial" and "Extreme" adhesive backed. My thinking is that the shear strength of hook and loop fastener is incredible and the velcro should be pliant enough to go around the pulleys without any problem. If feasible it would seem a much easier solution than to have to grind a belt half way through on either end match them back up and glue/clamp it.
Any thoughts?
-Ron
In order to install a new serpentine belt (for the most part) the belt must be sliced and then somehow re-spliced. So far the methods I've seen are the "alligator" clips, lacing, and grinding down an automotive type belt and gluing/stitching. What I would like to know is, has anyone tried velcro? You'll have to please pardon the quick sketch I did...
I was thinking that a person could attach either the "hook" or the "loop" side of the velcro to the belt using either the adhesive on the velcro, glue, stitching, or a combination of those. Velcro offers their product in both "Industrial" and "Extreme" adhesive backed. My thinking is that the shear strength of hook and loop fastener is incredible and the velcro should be pliant enough to go around the pulleys without any problem. If feasible it would seem a much easier solution than to have to grind a belt half way through on either end match them back up and glue/clamp it.
Any thoughts?
-Ron