Fyi re recent thread on WP30 belt sticking. Since the thread My WP30 belt sticking got worse. It became dangerous when the wheel wouldn't turn without me squirting water from the cockpit shower into the thing to lube it.
I had recently flushed and maintained it so dirt and debris were not the issue. The existing belt was one I'd bought off eBay. I ordered a Gates brand belt from royal supply.com. I removed the eBay belt and compared it with the Gates belt. The rubber on the old belt felt slight softer and tackier than the Gates belt. I installed the Gates belt. The wheel spins much more freely. Whether the Gates belt will become sticky with time is anybody's guess. The order info for the Gates belt from the invoice is: Gates AT5-825-10 synchro-Power Polyurethane belt 77623091. $12.14. Shipping to me was $11.45. FWIW, the old belt info is: Speed Control AT5 825 Made in France 437 I have the original Simrad belt. I cannot see any markings on it. It is harder than either of the others. . Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
