New old cub owner
 

Hey folks I finally broke down and bought a Cub. Here is my dilemma, I bought a used 1641 and got a snowblower with it. The blower is a QA42A. I got it mounted on the tractor but need to get a belt. The factory belt is a 36, I tried a 38 still too short. Has anyone else done this mod before? I hate to keep bothering the dealer exchanging belts. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.:bash2:

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Hello and Welcome! I haven't done what you are asking,maybe someone else here will know what exact size you need. But what I have done before is measure the width of your pulley then Loosen your adjustments up for the belt almost all the way and if you have some rope you can run it through the pulleys like the belt would run and get close. I would add just alittle to the length because the rope may sit lower in the pulley. Just mark the belt and measure the length. Hope this helps!

I measured it out and came out with 37" inside length. 38" belt is 35" inside. Hoping that maybe a 40 will work. I'm heading to the dealer 1 more time to swap the belt out. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks

Take a 1/2'' tape and rap it around the pullies and thats the size you need


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Welcome to OCC! Glad to have you!

Well I just got home from the Cub dealer with a Gates 6940 belt. IT FITS. WOOHOO. I now have a snowblower that works on my tractor. Thanks to all that helped. Now I can get rid of my 2 stage walk behind. Thanks again folks. Will post a pic when I can.

Glad you got it working! Its alot nicer to ride and move snow than to walk isn't it?!

Good to hear you got it working! Looking forward to pics!

Same here! :beerchug: