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2.Maintenance is minimal and infre- quent
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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.
Advantages and disadvantages of gear drives?
Positive, No chain or belt to break. Negative, Noisy.
What are the advantages of V belts drives over flat belt drive?
Sleep and creep does not take place for the v-belt. compare to flat belt it will be very less.
Can you drive without an ac drive belt?
If the only thing the belt drives is the a/c, yes. New cars have a serpentine belt that drives everything. Chevy pick ups have two belts, one for a/c and the other for the rest.
What is a generator belt?
It is a belt that drives a generator.
Is a timing belt the same as a serpentine belt?
No the timing belt drives the camshaft. A serpentine belt drives accessories such as alternator, power steering and ac.
What are belt drives?
a belt drive is a rubber belt that spins around.
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.
What are the differences between cross belt and open belt drives?
in the cross belt drives the 2 shaft rotates in opposite direction whereas in open belt drive the 2 shafts rotates in the same direction the angle of lap or contact is different for both the drives
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?
What is the belt or chain called that drives the cam from the crankshaft?
Timing belt/chain or cam belt/chain
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.
