I would goto leather store and buy new one.... or not.
Do not attempt to resurrect a flat leather drive belt by placing it in a pan of warm oil.
That is all.
No, I'm just a moron. Seemed like a good idea at the time. I should have taken a block of tallow and rubbed it down, might have lasted a bit longer. It was already stretched and cracked, so no huge loss if I buggered it up, I'm not sure how much longer it would have held anyway.Why did you try that method, was it advised somewhere?
I could, but the leather store is 60 miles from here, and I'd still have to stitch it as I don't have a gator seamer.I would goto leather store and buy new one.
On new belt let hang with about 20 to 30 pounds per inch of whith for at less 15 days 30 days is better.
Dave
There's also that guy on the bay who sells lengths up to 70", precut and terminated to your length, or unterminated and full length, as your choice.McMaster sells leather belting and leather/nylon laminated belts that don't stretch.
I have to admit, I thought it would work too. Oil is good for everything in the shop, and anti-seize, right?... or not.
Do not attempt to resurrect a flat leather drive belt by placing it in a pan of warm oil.
That is all.