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Default Fan Belts 69 Chevelle L78

Anyone have the fan belt lengths or part numbers for a 69 Chevelle(el Camino) L78 with smog, manual steering, stock pulleys.

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Manual steering isn't a factor.
The correct A.I.R. fan belt measures 3/8" wide X 47-1/2" long and was coded YE in box #37 of the buildsheet.

The original 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Elco L-78 part number is 3921934. http://www.gastanks.com/1969-Chevell...nfo/29-B-589B/
The original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle/Elco L-78 part number is 3883248.http://www.gastanks.com/1970-Chevell...info/29-B-603/

Quanta is very good,but can be a lil confusing @ times.
I recommend calling them first & asking the actual part# stamped into the belt & dimensions of the belt you want before ordering.
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Default Re: Fan Belts 69 Chevelle L78

Rick,

Thanks for the links.

As for Quanta, I've heard about issues with thier belts stretching and as a result slipping with any use. What's your take on this issue? Or, is it even an issue, I have no first hand knowledge just 3rd hand info.
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I use Quanta belts on EVERY restoration and have had absolutely no issues with them in the past. However, keep in mind most of these cars see limited street use.
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Default Re: Fan Belts 69 Chevelle L78

I agree with Rick Nelson as far as appearance, but I had nothing but problems with some I have used in the past on two different cars. If you plan to have some <span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;occasional&quot;</span> fun with your car (EG - heavy foot), watch out for twisting and/or flying off rendering your water pump inoperative which hopefully you will catch in time. Deep groove pulleys help though they are not the ultimatie preventative. For show - yes, for driving - no. My car only sees about 200 miles a year, but I will not risk using those belts.

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Default Re: Fan Belts 69 Chevelle L78

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Quanta belts on EVERY restoration and have had absolutely no issues with them in the past. However, keep in mind most of these cars see limited street use. </div></div>

X2, No issues what so ever. They make a Great product. I will be testing there product on the track at this years SCR15.

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I also have the Quanta belt running my Smog/Water Pump+Main on my LS6 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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