Need parts number please!

[Rodney Bullock]

I have noticed that my fan/generator belt is sheding its rubber skin. In an effort to fix it before it becomes broke I need to get a replacement belt. Does anyone have a advance auto, autozone or NAPA number that I can use.

If you have a Gates number that would be even better as I bought a gates belt tonite it's to short. the gates number is 7490. Any help would be you kniow:)

[old rat 49]

Just bought a NAPA belt this weekend #NBH25-7490 @ $12.60. Will install tomorrow if it's not raining and will let you know if it fits.

[Rodney Bullock]

Thanks, I also looked up on line and got a gates number however it says it for a trucck tr24489 I don't know if I can trust it. I need a number for a 1940 plymouth. I searched the website and got that numberadvanced auto has 24490

[JerseyHarold]

If the belt is not broken yet, you can remove it and take it to the store with you. Most good auto parts places have a belt-measuring guage that will show what size you need. I used to work at Pep Boys and I know for sure we had them.

[Rodney Bullock]

Jersey harold, Great advice. I ordered a belt over the phone this morning and went in to get it about an hour ago. I ask if they had a fan belt gauge and the guy looked at me one sided. the old guy came up and said yes we haVE one do you have the old belt. I gave it to him and he told me the belt I ordered was shorter the the belt I got. Well, If a 49 inch belt is to short what do I need. How about a 50 1/2 inch. That should do the trick and sure nuff it did, I just put it on and it's almost a taylor fit. So now for my information under gates belts in the note book I need a gates 7500 I will never forget that,if push comes to shove I can just order a belt that is 50 1/2 inches long. 1940 Plymouth 217 with generator and no power steering.