On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 23:13:41 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


My port side engine has a loose alternator belt, and the alternator is
at the outer limit of its adjustment. I took a look at the belt today
hoping to find some markings on it regarding size, type, etc. No
luck. Short of removing the belt and taking it to a parts dealer, is
there any other way of sizing this thing? Who makes the best belts in
terms of durability? Are there different grades, and if so, how are
they specified?

Thanks in advance.

Wrap a string over the outer surface of the belt, and mark the passing
point with an ink line. That's the overall length.
Take a six inch rule and measure the widest width of a pulley flange.
Note if the belt has teeth.
Go to an autoparts shop and ask them to match the dimensions,
or go a little shorter (they often stock in 1/2 inch length
incrememnts.)

Brian Whatcott Altus OK