bisoo369
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- Apr 27, 2010
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Glenview,
Illinois
I am close to getting this problem solved, but man has it been annoying.
I have a 6 bolt swapped in a 97, and unless the alternator is positioned as low as possible the power steering belt will rub on the top of the alternator, causing it to burn and smoke when the car starts. I've ground down the alternator, and now I'm at the point where I need an alternator belt literally the perfect size so the alternator can sit as low as possible and still keep tension on the alternator belt. A 40 1/4" belt keeps tension but still allows the PS belt to rub on the alternator. (too short). a 40 3/4" belt is too long and can't be tensioned. I'm about to try a 40 1/2" if I can find one.
I guess my question is why is this a problem? I know OEM alternator belts are 37.5" (says napa) but I've also read they're 39" here on tuners. If i tried to fit a 39" belt on my alternator it would be too short for sure.
Has anyone had this problem or heard of it? Is this happening because of the 6 bolt swap? (doubt it)
Any insight?
Things to note: I have no AC compressor or belt. inside belt closest to the head is going from PS pump, to water pump(?) to inside belt track on crank. outside belt is going from alternator to the outside of the two pulleys at the top by the engine mount to outside track on the crank.
If it turns out I've just been running the belts the wrong way I will be equally embarrassed and relieved. I can take pictures to clarify anything.
thanks ya'll
I have a 6 bolt swapped in a 97, and unless the alternator is positioned as low as possible the power steering belt will rub on the top of the alternator, causing it to burn and smoke when the car starts. I've ground down the alternator, and now I'm at the point where I need an alternator belt literally the perfect size so the alternator can sit as low as possible and still keep tension on the alternator belt. A 40 1/4" belt keeps tension but still allows the PS belt to rub on the alternator. (too short). a 40 3/4" belt is too long and can't be tensioned. I'm about to try a 40 1/2" if I can find one.
I guess my question is why is this a problem? I know OEM alternator belts are 37.5" (says napa) but I've also read they're 39" here on tuners. If i tried to fit a 39" belt on my alternator it would be too short for sure.
Has anyone had this problem or heard of it? Is this happening because of the 6 bolt swap? (doubt it)
Any insight?
Things to note: I have no AC compressor or belt. inside belt closest to the head is going from PS pump, to water pump(?) to inside belt track on crank. outside belt is going from alternator to the outside of the two pulleys at the top by the engine mount to outside track on the crank.
If it turns out I've just been running the belts the wrong way I will be equally embarrassed and relieved. I can take pictures to clarify anything.
thanks ya'll