I imagine it is very similar to the 3 liter Mercrusier engines, and if so
the answer is yes, you have to kind partially disassemble the front mount.
Really pretty easy.
If you are sharp you will purchase 2 belts....slip both through the mount
when you install the new one and when the newly installed belt breaks at the
most inopportune moment....you have a new belt ready to go in a matter of
minutes.....cheap insurance!!!
"Joe Blizzard" wrote in message
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Am I correct in assuming that the only way to change the alternator/water
pump belt on my 1977 Mercruiser 165 is to dissassemble the front motor
mount? I tend to forget about looking into this until I find myself
looking
at the front of the engine or until someone mentions belts.
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