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

My alt. belt breaks alot

As Lloyd states.... you've probably got a pulley out of alignment. That'll cut
a belt up fairly quick.

Joe (30+ Years With OMC)

Hey Joe I hope u have a spare onboard, I always do or 2. have a spare water
pump belt on board also, I would hate to wait to get towed because of that.

"Joe Blizzard" wrote in message
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"Wildest Dream" wrote
Only broke twice in 2 yrs.
so I guess I can deal with that

I'm pretty sure the belt on my merc is the original from 1978.

Check the bearings in the pulleys.

"Wildest Dream" wrote
I'm pretty sure the belt on my merc is the original from 1978.

Hey Joe I hope u have a spare onboard

Actually, I don't. But I seldom go very far from home and I'm on a river, so
it's kind of hard to get very far from shore.

Joe I don't go very far either but a tow is a tow, I do have towing
insurance but I'd hate to wait for the guy, that would really ruin my day
plans on the water, I can change a belt in about 15 Min. GL GB



"Joe Blizzard" wrote in message
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"Wildest Dream" wrote
I'm pretty sure the belt on my merc is the original from 1978.

Hey Joe I hope u have a spare onboard

Actually, I don't. But I seldom go very far from home and I'm on a river,
so
it's kind of hard to get very far from shore.