Internal Belt Problems on Powerdyne Supercharger
Internal Belt Problems on Powerdyne Supercharger
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I have had a Powerdyne Supercharger with an internal belt drive similar to a Cam drive belt on OHV engines. The belts seem to break due to both heat and tension. I have tried Kevlar belts, which seem to last longer, but still break. I have heard that Neoprene rubber is only good to 150* F, could this be the failure mechanism? Are there any stronger materials or better belts or materials available?





RE: Internal Belt Problems on Powerdyne Supercharger
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pat
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Perhaps contacting Powerdyne, and seeing what they say might be worthwhile.
I believe allowing the EXTERNAL drive belt to slip a bit is one possible cure for this. Are you using a toothed external drive ?
RE: Internal Belt Problems on Powerdyne Supercharger
The external drive belt is a 6 rib serpentine type belt.
Here is their website and propaganda.
www.powerdyne.com
and
http://www.powerdyne.com/silentdr.htm
They are not willing to help, just keep saying "Send it back to Powerdyne$$$". They normally want $500 just to take it apart.
RE: Internal Belt Problems on Powerdyne Supercharger
Cheers
Greg Locock
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Steve, I couldnt even get the 12 rib setup to hold on a D1, so for my money, cog is the way.....
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