B3200 Seat Belt

[ruralruss]

Does anybody know of a non spooling seatbelt retrofit? The stock one is totally unusable for typical applications.

Russ

 

[LBrown59]

Does anybody know of a non spooling seatbelt retrofit? *The stock one is totally unusable for typical applications.

Russ

* Why is that?
What do you mean?

 

[ruralruss]

* Why is that?
What do you mean?

It continually tightens until you are pinned down with the seat spring compressed. It might work if you are moving on a perfectly smooth surface and don't turn to look behind you or shift your weight. Problem is I can't do any work that way. I just need an old fashion seat belt that I can adjust to fit around me and keep me from getting thrown off. For now, I just can't use it.

Russ

 

[Evil the Weasel]

Not a bad request actually. The old style with the fixed length latch side and the manually adjustable lap belt had its advantages.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Does anybody know of a non spooling seatbelt retrofit? The stock one is totally unusable for typical applications.

Russ

I believe that's a bit extreme, well I believe it's way extreme. I agree that it's an issue but "totally unusable for typical application"??? I do hillside work and when going downhill then back up all of my tractors have tightened to the extent that I have to undo the seatbelt every so often which is a bit aggravating and then reconnect it. On level ground or on slight ups and down which I think are most typical applications it doesn't cause any problem. But I agree that I would rather have a plain ole me tightening hook up because of my steep hill side.

 

[BXpanded]

A center seat belt from an auto salvage yard should fill the bill. These were used extensively in the 70s and 80s. I paid $3 each for a pair I put in a go-kart some years ago.

 

[ruralruss]

I believe that's a bit extreme, well I believe it's way extreme. I agree that it's an issue but "totally unusable for typical application"??? I do hillside work and when going downhill then back up all of my tractors have tightened to the extent that I have to undo the seatbelt every so often which is a bit aggravating and then reconnect it. On level ground or on slight ups and down which I think are most typical applications it doesn't cause any problem. But I agree that I would rather have a plain ole me tightening hook up because of my steep hill side.

I don't have any ground that is flat or smooth. I would like to use it but the discomfort and movement restriction it causes makes it impractical on my property.

This is coming from a guy that religiously straps in.

Russ

 

[ruralruss]

A center seat belt from an auto salvage yard should fill the bill. These were used extensively in the 70s and 80s. I paid $3 each for a pair I put in a go-kart some years ago.

I may give that a try.

Russ

 

[Couple of Achers]

Instead of replacing the OE belt, is there some way to prevent it from retracting. I know my wife does not like the shoulder strap in the car rubbing on her neck all the time so she simply put a clothes pin on the belt to keep it from going in any further. (Please no lectures from the safety police here. Believe me, I have tried) I realize a clothes pin would probably not work on the tractor, but there must be something you could clamp on the belt to prevent it from retracting. Maybe a zip tie?

 

[ruralruss]

Instead of replacing the OE belt, is there some way to prevent it from retracting. I know my wife does not like the shoulder strap in the car rubbing on her neck all the time so she simply put a clothes pin on the belt to keep it from going in any further. (Please no lectures from the safety police here. Believe me, I have tried) I realize a clothes pin would probably not work on the tractor, but there must be something you could clamp on the belt to prevent it from retracting. Maybe a zip tie?

That is a good idea as well. I never considered such a simple fix! My wife drives the tractor from time to time so that may be an issue. I may try it until I can maybe find a center belt.

Russ

 

[Couple of Achers]

Just thought of another idea. If you are familiar with wood working terms/tools, they make what is called a hand spring clamp. It is like a clothes pin, but very strong. Quick Grip makes a 1", 2" and a 3". Get yourself a 1". It is relatively small and I am sure it would hold a seat belt. I know you don't want to clamp it on your finger. They are relatively inexpensive as well. With the clamp, you can adjust the belt to any length you want.

Addendum:
I had some time this morning. So I did a little test at took a couple of pics. The first pic shows the size of a 1" Quick Grip hand spring clamp. I was curious as to how much weight it would hold. The second pic show it holding a 5lb weight on a wire. I have to believe it would hold a seat belt from retracting.

 

[CHDinCT]

Just thought of another idea. If you are familiar with wood working terms/tools, they make what is called a hand spring clamp. It is like a clothes pin, but very strong. Quick Grip makes a 1", 2" and a 3". Get yourself a 1". It is relatively small and I am sure it would hold a seat belt. I know you don't want to clamp it on your finger. They are relatively inexpensive as well. With the clamp, you can adjust the belt to any length you want.

Addendum:
I had some time this morning. So I did a little test at took a couple of pics. The first pic shows the size of a 1" Quick Grip hand spring clamp. I was curious as to how much weight it would hold. The second pic show it holding a 5lb weight on a wire. I have to believe it would hold a seat belt from retracting.

In the words of a Guinness Beer commercial - Genius!

 

[Couple of Achers]

In the words of a Guinness Beer commercial - Genius!

You bet. Me genius.

 

[CHDinCT]

Actually, I think the add is "Brilliant" now that I think about it. Same difference. That there's a great, cheap solution.