On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 15:04:08 +0000, Wildest Dream wrote:

Hi does anyone have problems with alternator belts breaking 2 or 3 times
a yr. about 100 hrs./yr.

Wow - that IS excessive!

When I bought Far Cove almost 15 years ago, it was noted that the
alternator pulley was out of alignment (turns out the dealer didn't use
the "adapter kit" required to mount the 55A alternator on a Universal). I
promptly looked for spare belts, but to this day haven't found one the
correct length. And, nearly 15 years and 3 alternators later (I only
learned of the "adapter kit" this year), the original belt is still
holding on, with little signs of wear.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36