Alternator belt snapped

NAPA should be able to help you but if you have old belt to bring in, it will speed it up. I bet someone here can quote the right part number if we know your engine make and year. You need the correc length and belt width.

Replacement is easy. There is a upper bolt and nut on the alternator bracket that you loosen and then move the alternator all the way towards the middle of th engine--it's on a sliding slotted bracket. . If it won't move when you loosen it you'll have to loosen the lower bolt and nut on the alternator which is a pivot point only.

The installation is putting the new belt over the crankshaft pulley and the alternator pulley then you slightly tighten both bolts and get a long bar or screwdriver to pull the alternator away from the center of the engine while tightening the upper bolt. You want the belt tension to allow for 1/4" deflection. Then tighten the lower bolt. You're finished.

Thanks, I have a 1995 gt40.

I went to the closest auto parts store and they have a similar sized belt buts it's for outdoor power equipment.

Youll be back in action before lunchtime. Order a factory belt and a spare water pump belt at the same time and keep it on the boat with your basic combo wrenches and you'll be a step ahead. I keep two belts and an impeller on board, along with a raw water strainer o-ring. Those three things are nice if you're not near home. I also have a few spare relays for the GT-40 EFI.

I bet others will chime in with their spares.

Duane in Indy wrote: Put it on, it will get you thru the weekend and then buy the factory belt when you get time.

Thanks for the help. This is what I did and was back on the water within an hour. Appreciate the help. Will order an original part from Nautique Parts today and replace the temp belt next weekend.

Blamey wrote: I went to the closest auto parts store and they have a similar sized belt buts it's for outdoor power equipment.

Paul,
Hopefully you didn't go to Autozone!

8122pbrainard wrote: Blamey wrote: I went to the closest auto parts store and they have a similar sized belt buts it's for outdoor power equipment. Paul, Hopefully you didn't go to Autozone!

It's was a Lakeland auto. No idea how it compares to Napa or AutoZone but it was the 5 minutes away option vs the 35 minutes away option and it got me back on the lake so I'll go back there next time I'm in a pickle.

gun-driver wrote: Going to Autozone is like going to home depot instead of a real lumber yard

Paul,
I have to agree you are totally correct! All my construction materials for my house addition/renovation are coming from a very REAL lumber yard. Yes, you do pay for what you get but the cost is worth it. I haven't seen a bad piece of lumber yet. I do get contractor pricing and delivery including sending their boom truck to set all the floor trusses, roof trusses and LVL's is only $5.00!! The HD doesn't do that.

One thing I have been doing with HD is using their on line web site for purchasing lots of things like bath fixtures. They have great pricing, name brands, items not found in their stores and free shipping ether directly to the house or the store on large items like shower enclosures. Laundry and kitchen appliances are next on the list.