Speaking of alternator belts
 

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.
http://users.adelphia.net/~blizzard3...ges/engine.jpg

Speaking of alternator belts
 

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.
http://users.adelphia.net/~blizzard3...ges/engine.jpg

Speaking of alternator belts
 

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

Great idea but be sure to keep replacing the belts in pairs. Living a few years
twisted up in the bilge is as bad as living there and going around the pulleys.

Still cheap tho.

Speaking of alternator belts
 

It is probably much the same as the engine I have... there should be a small
spacer that you can remove by taking out 2 bolts... this doesn't allow the
engine to move... it should be on the right hand side of the mount... I
think I can see them in the picture... If you are unclear of what I'm
saying, email me and I can try to help you out... I was under the same
impression but it was a breeze... 2 bolts, no movement in the engine, spacer
goes right back in with no problems and I was set... easy job!

Good luck!


"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.
http://users.adelphia.net/~blizzard3...ges/engine.jpg