Alternator belt snapped
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Printed Date: October-07-2024 at 10:18am
Topic: Alternator belt snapped
Posted By: Blamey
Subject: Alternator belt snapped
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:33am
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So I'm at the lake and snapped the belt for my alternator. I'm hoping I can still salvage the day by finding a replacement. Does anybody know if there is an equivalent auto part. Boat is new to me so I have no idea how old the belt was. If I do find a replacement how easy is it to put back on. Thanks, ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
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Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:57am
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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. |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:59am
| I see you have a GT-40 engine. Bring the old belt to NAPA. |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 12:31pm
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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. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 12:37pm
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Put it on, it will get you thru the weekend and then buy the factory belt when you get time. ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:12pm
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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. |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 1:58pm
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As previously mentioned, a similarly sized belt should get you through the weekend. There is quite a bit of play in the alternator slot adjustment to accommodate minor differences in length Factory replacement P/N's should be PCM #R066001 Alt., #R066008 RWP (BELT SET PCM FORD Standard 302/351, HO, GT40, Pro Boss, Item # 1144) At least, that's what's on mine $19.00 for the set out of Discount Inboard Marine |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 5:40pm
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. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Duane in Indy wrote:Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 5:42pm
| Love those weekend saver results! Congrats! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 5:54pm
Paul, Hopefully you didn't go to Autozone!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 6:22pm
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Better to go to Autozone than to give up and let the kids sit inside on the couch ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 6:43pm
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. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-04-2016 at 11:21pm
Going to Autozone is like going to home depot instead of a real lumber yard 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-05-2016 at 6:44am
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. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |