Accessory Drive Belt for 1971 Ford F-250 & More - Gates 7516

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MPN: 7516
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Gates Accessory Drive Belt P/N:7516
Gates Accessory Drive Belt P/N:7516
$26.99

Keep every engine accessory spinning with the Gates Automotive XL High Capacity V-Belt (7516), a durable replacement V-belt built for demanding accessory and engine drives. It drops in across a wide range of classic domestic cars and trucks, including the 1968-1970 Ford Mustang 6.4L / 7.0L. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full fit list.

  • Variable notch design: as thermal forces heat the belt, it tightens on the drive to help prevent slippage, improve belt performance, and reduce noise.
  • Fiber-loaded rubber stock: adds flexibility along the length of the belt and provides greater lateral stability in the pulley.
  • Form-ground profile: precise top-width and sidewall dimensional control for proper fit to the pulley.
  • Thermally-active polyester tensile cords: maintenance-free performance when the belt is properly installed and tensioned.

The EPDM belt body resists oil, heat, ozone, weather, and aging for improved belt life, and it meets or exceeds SAE J636C specifications. Nominal top width is 0.41 in (10 mm) with a 51.5 in (1308 mm) effective length. Quantity varies by application — some engines use two belts, others one — so check your vehicle's requirement; belts are sold individually. Country of origin: United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gates 7516?

It is a Gates Automotive XL High Capacity notched V-belt — a durable replacement accessory drive belt designed for demanding engine drives, with an EPDM body and polyester tensile cords.

Will this belt fit my vehicle?

It fits many vehicles, among them the 1968-1970 Ford Mustang 6.4L / 7.0L. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact year, model, and engine before ordering.

Why is the belt notched?

The variable notch design lets the belt tighten on the drive as thermal forces heat it up, which helps prevent slippage, improve belt performance, and reduce noise.

How many belts do I need?

Quantity varies by application — some engines use two belts and others use one. Confirm your vehicle's requirement in the Buyer's Guide; this belt is sold individually.

What are the belt's dimensions?

It has a nominal top width of 0.41 in (10 mm) and an effective length of 51.5 in (1308 mm), with an outside circumference of 52.32 in (1329 mm).