if I repace a snow blower drive belt with a non v belt will it still work right?

My belt broke on my snow blower, the one that drives the wheels. I took it off searched ebay for a replacement part number. Found one that says it fits that model but the belt that came is a non v - belt its just a plane flat style belt, same width and lenthg though. Will this work the same or is it critical to have the v belt ribbed on the bottom style?

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2 Responses to “if I repace a snow blower drive belt with a non v belt will it still work right?”
  1. ek 5 says:
    July 26, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    The replacement belt you got will probably work as a temporary fix, but if the pulleys are made for a V belt, they will probably destroy the flat belt in a short time.

  2. kelly_f_1999 says:
    July 26, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    if it dont fit right belt will slip being a v shape wil pretty much have to be should be able to get one from a dealer or a small engine shop most likley wil not work or not work right

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