Alternator belt size

[east tx skier]

I haven't found anything about this specifically in my search. I'm just finishing up my first belt change. I loosened the belt tensioner on the alternator, which was originally positioned about half way up the slot. I loosened the nut and got the belt off without much trouble. But I could not get the replacement belt (both were the same PCM part number (66001 IIRC)) on without removing the bolt securing the alternator to the tensioner completely.

When I reattached the alternator to the tensioner, I could not get it nearly as far up in the tensioner bracket slot as before. Now, I'm just barely above the bottom of the slot. However, tension seems about right (.25" of travel).

Is this typical of newer PCM belts? Will it loosen over time and require further adjustment? Is there anything obvious I may have missed?

Thanks.

[bchesley]

RE: Alternator belt size

Yes this is typical. Did you get a belt kit from shannon? They will stretch over time. If you will loosen them in the winter they will not stretch as bad. Always retighten at the beginning of the season....... Are you going to the boat show??? I went and helped them setup. They are some nivce play toys there......

Brad

[east tx skier]

Thanks, Brad. I had intended to buy them from Shannon, but discovered that I had a spare set N.I.B. already. So I'll be buying my spare set from Shannon before the season starts..

Probably not going to make the trek to the boat show although I did drop off some presents for Shannon (cover, bimini, rear seat) for when they get back. Little guy is sick, so when I'm done here, my dad services are needed.

What boats do they have on display?

[east tx skier]

Wait, Brad, you mean the boat show in Longview, right?