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kreb
02-10-2004, 03:59 PM
my alt was upgraded to a higher output and the adjustment bracket it swings on is too small. is there a replacement that is longer or can i fix this another way?

benjamin
PhilSine
02-10-2004, 04:02 PM
I just bought a slightly smaller belt. I know, its too simple but it works well. I went from maxed out and squealing to all the way in and tight.

[ February 10, 2004, 11:03 PM: Message edited by: PhilSine ]
andy d
02-10-2004, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by PhilSine:
I just bought a slightly smaller belt. I know, its too simple but it works well. I went from maxed out and squealing to all the way in and tight.ditto. the higher output alt i put on my old 88 had the same problem. the 2 belt sizes listed by gates were too small and too large. i put an extension on the adjustment and even with it maxed out against whatever it hit, i dont remember, it wasnt enough to properly tenson the belt and as a result the alternator output was a volt low. went to a smaller belt , a belt midway between the 2 listed by gates, and problem solved
kreb
02-11-2004, 07:19 AM
i emailed gates and the only size they thought would work would be the 7512. these are 1" smaller in diameter than the 7516.

benjamin
PhilSine
02-11-2004, 03:24 PM
Who the hell is gates? I just walked into the local Checker's (CSK) with the big belt and said "Lets find one a bit smaller" and we did. An inch might be right. Give it a shot. If it doesn't work, return it.
kreb
02-12-2004, 01:41 AM
gates is a major belt manufacturer. i wrote them that the 7516 was too long and i needed the next size down. your approach might work if the counter monkies here in podunkville knew what customer service was.

benjamin
kreb
02-12-2004, 01:41 AM
that part number is good at napa, carwuest and oreilly's.

benjamin
jeepsr4ever
02-12-2004, 01:44 AM
hmmmmmm got ac? I make these

http://mpcrescenzo.imgbay.com/Altt.jpg
kreb
02-12-2004, 02:23 AM
is the alt relocated or is that not a 360? yes i do have ac.

benjamin
jeepsr4ever
02-12-2004, 02:41 AM
yes it puts the alternator where the ac unit was, sorry doesnt work with the ac pump
BIGYELLOW78J10
02-12-2004, 03:01 AM
Originally posted by jeepsr4ever:
hmmmmmm got ac? I make these

http://mpcrescenzo.imgbay.com/Altt.jpgSo how much is that setup selling for?