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I was looking over my Mule M1009 and noted the V belts on Gen 1 & Gen 2 were a little chewed up. I have had a bit of belt squeal recently. I choose to remove the belts and replace them. They were both at MAX adjustment. Most belts I buy just from the listed CUCV application list are almost at max adjustment when I install them. So I went in search of. "Belt's that fit Tight" My search went to NAPA first. I walked in and out to get a Fleetrunner green belt for Gen 1. I bought one it fit great. They did NOT have a Gen 2 Fleetrunner green belt in stock. The one that was on was 47.5" and I went to Autozone and bought a 48" belt. Fit perfect. I had to twist it up into the groove of the pulley. I have solid steel pulleys on my alternators. The belts shown would only squeal slightly. The Gen 2 belt was going to snap at any moment. ![DSCF3775.jpg DSCF3775.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/482/482776-20dba15a46a7a44d08fce8b8eb937183.jpg)
Belt was Made in USA. $12. American.
Fleetrunner was also Made in USA.
Both belts had sen better days. That came from 2 years of heavy snow and slaving other CUCV's when it was very cold below 0. Hope that helps. i never have luck using any belt as a direct fit from a list. I try them on in the parts store parking lot and make the purchase based on the tightest ones. I think I have great adjustment left on both these belts.
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