do you think 35+ year old belts are safe?

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do you think 35+ year old belts are safe?

28 Jul 2019 09:37
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I converted my 305 to chain because it was mildly frayed and they are so hard to find (and expensive) and I'm paranoid. Even a NOS drive belt for a KZXXX is 35 years old. I don't know about you but I don't use 35 year old belts in my car.
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Re: do you think 35+ year old belts are safe?

28 Jul 2019 11:46
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I would not use one that old.
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