Hi Tom
Tom you do need the traction the small v sides give to the belt, a
link-belt just wont work for you here.
If you search this group you will find several persons that have the
same question, and yes it is a pain to pull the lathe all apart, but
that's all the choices you have unfortunately;, I have a nephew that
has a small Myford metal lathe, and he was complaining about the same
thing, though he does like the lathe.
Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

On Oct 14, 3:50*am, "Tom Dougall" wrote:
Hi gang,

I own a Myford Mystro lathe, *replacing the belt is a big hassle. *the
bearing has to be taken out and the pulley and spindle have to moved before
you can replace the belt. * *The belt is a poly-v belt ( flat belt with lots
of little V-Grooves on the underside) about a half inch wide.

Can anyone tell me if this belt can be replaced with a link belt? *Would
save a lot of bother if it can. * Thanks in advance for any advice.

Tom