belt removal

[reddog848]

I have a Case 450 track loader (79 model)and I broke a fan belt. The Hydraulic pump is front mounted and there is a coupler at the crank pulley. Manual says how to adjust tension but no reference as to how to replace the belt. I asked the Case dealer and they were no help.
I don't want to pull the front end off of it Just to put a 15.00 belt on.
Can someone help me or tell me a way to put this thing running again??
Thanks,
Fred
903-530-5131
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[bob plumadore]

Drop the belly pan (Crankcase guard) take the coupling loose and slip the belt in.

 

[reddog848]

Is there enough room to slide the coupler forward enough to clear the belt? It looks pretty close to the housing that the pump shaft goes thru. I didn't think about the belly pan being removed. I'm 70 and I guess I can use a couple of floor jacks to let it down and put it back up. Is that right??
Thanks very much for the help.
Fred

 

[bob plumadore]

Yes there is enough room you may have to twist the belt to get the thinest profile. be careful and dont let the pan fall on you. I am 70 years young also!

 

[evilboweivel]

go to NAPA and get a linked belt
put it in
remove links to get the right length
link it up
tighten it

good luck

Ron

 

[reddog848]

Thanks guys, I tried every parts house around here and none had the link belt. I ordered one and got it on, that's the best piece of parts I have ever bought!!! Took about 30 minutes to get it right but it is sure better than doing all the heavy labor stuff at my age. Tanks again for all your help.
Fred

 

[smallercrawler]

FWIW, I have seen the link type belts at "some" Tractor Supplys and Harbor Freights, but not all. Glad you are fixed up.