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Why is my nylon core cone pulley belt cracking on the edge?

April 26, 2017BELT cone core cracking nylon pulley

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Why is my nylon core cone pulley belt cracking on the edge?

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• These cracks are characteristic of edge fatigue and caused by excessive stress from using too wide of a belt. Always use the narrowest belt possible that will deliver the proper HP. • Also, edge wear can be caused by poor shifters or the belt riding too hard on the shifter.