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Dynamic Lamps

Turntable Belt for EMPIRE Troubador Model 598 II (Most)
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Confirm the complete equipment model EMPIRE Troubador 598 II (Most) and match replacement reference FBM 31.5. Production revisions can use different mechanisms, and an old belt or tire may have stretched.

Need help confirming fit? Email help@dynamiclamps.com with the manufacturer, model, and clear photos of the equipment label and old part.

Specifications

FBM 31.5 drive belt specifications

Belt code FBM 31.5
Type Flat belt
Circumference 31.5 in. (80.1 cm)
Width .187" (3/16") to .203" (13/64") (4.8-5.2mm)
Material Rubber
Equipment compatibility

Compatible-equipment references

The list below consolidates the established Dynamic Lamps applications for the exact FBM 31.5 family. Notes about belt position or quantity remain part of the fit reference.

  • EMPIRE Troubador 598 II (Most)
  • EMPIRE 408 498
  • Empire: 408, 498
  • EMPIRE 598
  • Empire: 598
  • EMPIRE Troubador 598
  • Empire: Troubador, 598
  • EMPIRE Troubador 598 III
  • Empire: Troubador, 598, III
  • EMPIRE Troubador 698
  • Empire: Troubador, 698
  • EMPIRE Part Number DB-508
  • Empire: 408, 498, 598, Troubador, II, (Most), III, 698
  • EMPIRE 398 398A (FBM 31.5)
  • EMPIRE 398A
  • EMPIRE 398
  • EMPIRE 498
  • EMPIRE 408

Model suffixes and production revisions can use different mechanisms. The service manual, model plate, and original part path take precedence.

Related products and fit checks

Before choosing another size

No different size or profile is presented as an automatic substitute for FBM 31.5. Circumference, width, thickness, cross-section, installed tension, and operating position all affect performance.

Installation and safety

Installation guidance

  1. Disconnect power and remove the platter or access cover as directed by the equipment manual.
  2. Remove belt residue and clean the motor pulley and belt path without leaving oil.
  3. Install the belt in the specified path without twists, then rotate the mechanism by hand before powering it.

Follow the current equipment service instructions when they differ from this general guidance.