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What are the advantages and disadvantages of belt and chain drives?
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Advantages and disadvantages of gear drives?
Positive, No chain or belt to break. Negative, Noisy.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a motorcycle belt drive compared to a drive chain?
Belt drive is quieter, but can be damaged by stones caught between belt and sprocket.
What is the belt or chain called that drives the cam from the crankshaft?
Timing belt/chain or cam belt/chain
What are the advantages or disadvantages of the belt drive?
The advantage of having a belt drive is that you don't have to worry about the chain coming off. The disadvantage is that you need to replace a belt every 2 years or so.
Is the timing belt in the dodge caravan also called a serpentine belt?
No, the timing belt ( or chain on some engines ) drives the cam shaft (s). The serpentine belt drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, etc.No, the timing belt ( or chain on some engines ) drives the cam shaft (s). The serpentine belt drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, etc.
Advantages disadvantages of chain drive over flat belt drive?
Advantages of chains over flat belt drive Smoother operation Quieter running No mess left on the rear wheel, like a chain leaves Very low maintance it last longer than belts.
What are the advantages of gear drives over belt drives?
Belt drives can be used when the distance between two shafts(for transmitting power) is large and are relatively cheaper than gear drives.
When do you need to replace timing belt on a ford transit 260 swb?
its a chain that drives it no a belt
Belt drive or chain drive?
I personally think belt drives are better than chain drives because belts won't squeak after a few years. I'm still looking for just a belt that I attach to my pedal so it'll be cheaper.
How do you change the timing belt on a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
It does not have a timing belt. It has a chain that drives the camshaft. OR do you mean the serpentine belt on the outside of the engine that drives the alternator, A/C, water pump?
Did bikes have belt drives?
Yes, they did - although they were very unreliable! They wore out quickly, often broke and were damaged in rain! Today we have chain drives, but belt drives are still available for a cheap sum of money.
Does a 1995 V6 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP have a timing belt or timing chain?
it has both a timing chain that drives the intermediate shaft and a timing belt that runs the cams
