Gates is a good name in belts; you can get them from NAPA. They make one w/
Kevlar, but beware there is a minimum pulley size (something like 3 1/4
inch) because they wear out FAST if you go below that. Found out about the
minimum size after 2 belts wore out.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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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.