Need U.S. source for belt for Amstrad PCW8256 3" drive

-----Original Message----- From: Bill Dawson [mailto:whdawson@mlynk.com] Sent: 09 July 2000 03:44 To: Classiccmp@Classiccmp. Org Subject: Need U.S. source for belt for Amstrad PCW8256 3" drive Hello all, Here's the dimensions of the needed belt: 72mm x 3mm x 0.5mm also acceptable: 71.0mm x 2.8mm x 0.6mm or 69-72mm x 3-4mm x 0.5-0.6mm The rest of the story: I picked up an Amstrad PCW8256 today complete with printer, original disks (LocaScript and CP/M Plus), 2 game disks with instructions, 5 spare disks with LocaScript files from the previous owner, the Start Up Guide and the User Guide. All for $10.00. It is in great condition and appears to have had little use. However, this is the first Amstrad I've ever owned (or seen for that matter), and also my first experience with these strange 3" floppy disks and drive. I was told it worked, but upon getting it home I found it wouldn't boot. After some poking around I decided to take the floppy drive out and check for head movement. This is when I discovered that the floppy only spun when I pulled up on the pressure pad. At this time it started seeking, so seeing that the spindle is belt driven, I knew where the problem was. I removed enough screws and connectors to get to the old belt out and replaced it with an appropriately sized rubber band. After reassembly, everything now works great. It boots LocaScript, CP/M, and runs the games. But..... I'd like to replace the rubber band with real belt. Can anyone help? Bill Dawson whdawson(a)mlynk.com <mailto:whdawson@mlynk.com> ? Your computer will do far more than you ever expected it to, and that won't be enough. Pournelle's First Law