Help keep your engine's belt-driven accessories turning without slipping with the Gates Automotive XL High Capacity V-Belt, part number 7340, a durable replacement V-belt designed for the most demanding engine drives. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1966-1971 Ford Mustang 3.3L / 5.0L / 5.8L / 6.4L / 7.0L, 1981-1982 Honda Civic 1.5L and 1971-1974 Toyota Corolla 1.6L, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Because of thermal forces in the engine, this variable notched belt tightens on the drive as it heats up, which helps prevent slippage, improve belt performance and reduce noise.
- Fiber-loaded stock: adds flexibility along the length of the belt and gives greater lateral stability in the pulley.
- Form-ground profile: provides precise control of top width and sidewall dimensions for a proper fit to the pulley.
- Thermally active tensile cords: polyester cords designed for maintenance-free performance when the belt is properly installed and tensioned.
- Resistant build: the belt resists oil, heat, ozone, weather and aging for improved belt life.
Specifications: High Capacity V-Belt (standard), HC41 cross section, 36° angle, single strand, notched construction, EPDM belt material, 0.41 in (10 mm) top width, 34 in (864 mm) effective length, 34.84 in (885 mm) outside circumference. Meets or exceeds SAE J636C specifications. Country of origin: United States.
Sold as one belt; the number of belts used varies by application. Common signs a V-belt may need replacing include squealing, cracking, glazing or fraying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the Gates 7340 V-belt fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1966-1971 Ford Mustang 3.3L / 5.0L / 5.8L / 6.4L / 7.0L, 1981-1982 Honda Civic 1.5L and 1971-1974 Toyota Corolla 1.6L. The "Vehicles it fits" section has the complete list.
What size is the Gates 7340 belt?
It is an HC41 cross-section, single-strand notched V-belt with a 36° angle, 0.41 in (10 mm) top width, 34 in (864 mm) effective length and 34.84 in (885 mm) outside circumference.
What is this V-belt made of?
The belt material is EPDM with polyester tensile cords. Its fiber-loaded stock adds flexibility along the belt's length and lateral stability in the pulley.
Does this belt need regular re-tensioning?
Gates designs it with thermally active tensile cords for maintenance-free performance when properly installed and tensioned, so set tension to your vehicle's service specification at installation.
What are signs a V-belt may need replacing?
Common signs include squealing at startup or under load, and cracks, glazing or fraying on the belt. Check the pulleys and belt tension as well before replacing it.
