Megunticook
03-13-2009, 07:25 PM
You guys ever max out your alternator adjustment when trying to tighten the belt? I heard a little squeal or two last time I was out plowing (just while revving the motor), so I went to tighten it up and it was just about as far as it could go. I maxxed it out completely, and according to my gauge it doesn't even have have 60 lbs. of tension on it (supposed to be 70).
Belt is a NAPA 257480, Gates 48-5/8" length. I double checked and this is correct for the application.
Should I try a slightly shorter belt? Is there something wrong with my bracket adjustment? Belt was new in '07, shouldn't be that stretched out!
I have noticed on every belt change, I have very little room left to swing the alternator further out, even on a new belt.
Strange. Annoying.
Belt is a NAPA 257480, Gates 48-5/8" length. I double checked and this is correct for the application.
Should I try a slightly shorter belt? Is there something wrong with my bracket adjustment? Belt was new in '07, shouldn't be that stretched out!
I have noticed on every belt change, I have very little room left to swing the alternator further out, even on a new belt.
Strange. Annoying.