Frigidaire 1-18 Belt

[joelippard]

The time is coming when I will need to replace the belt on my Frigidaire 1-18. It is staring to shred off tiny pieces into the "bowl" below the mechanism. I can't imagine the rollers like getting that crap slung in them so I want to replace it before it breaks or causes other issues.

Could somone tell me what size I would need? I'm trying to avoid driving all over town trying to find a place that may have the right size.

I'm planning to clean the rollers after I install the new belt. I have never done this before and would appreciate advice in this area as well. I'm assuming denatured alcohol would work fine. I've heard lighter fluid mentioned too.

Thanks Guys,

Joe

 

[coldspot66]

Hi Joe,

I have belts for the 1-18. Part # will help.

John

 

[dynaflow]

mine too

Hey Joe, just got my 2nd I-18
she needs a new belt as well starts to spin whins a bit then takes off one of my little old ladies moved and i gave her a kenmore set for it mines gold.ould love to see how u do urs im not that far from hickory
ron
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thx
pix to come soon

 

[joelippard]

Re:

Well all I really know is that it's model W3T-2 I'm not sure about a part number. I figured all 1-18 belts were the same??

 

[fltcoils]

Proper tightening

Can you tension the belt too much?

I did that once and ruined a water pump job.

The manual says "1/2" play, but when adjusting it that way it seemed to have a lot more tension. I'm concerned that this will overstress the motor bearings and cause wear.

Anyone every overtighten a belt and wear out a motor or transmission pulley?

 

[joelippard]

Re:

Thought I'd let you guys know that I located the belt over the weekend. I got the belt size from the appliancerepair.com website. It is a 3/8" x 31". I bought a new belt at Ace Hardware for $5. When I get around to putting it on I'm going to do a picture thread for everyone that demonstrates the procedure.

 

[fltcoils]

Thanks Joe, I'll try getting one @ my hardware also.