HELP!! smaller altenator belt needed!!

[turboloon]

Right folks, i'm in the process of fitting my forged engine but due to it having a lightened crank pulley, and a slightly smaller diameter water pump wheel my original altenator belt is to big now ,so was wondering if any you are using a smaller belt for the same reason..cheers in advance.:beer:

 

[ChrisStarletGT]

can u not just adjust the alternator tensioner so it fits

 

[_iforget_glanza]

^^^^^X2

 

[turboloon]

no guys that is what i'm trying to say the tensioner is at the very end of the arm ,and the belt is still slack..i.e no tesion on it at all.

 

[weeJohn]

Put the alternator near its tightest limit and use cable ties or string to pass around the pulleys so its tight. Then cut it off and measure the length of it, any good motor factors will keep a selection of belts of various lengths or you might find it on ebay.

 

[dac69er]

Right folks, i'm in the process of fitting my forged engine but due to it having a lightened crank pulley, and a slightly smaller diameter water pump wheel my original altenator belt is to big now ,so was wondering if any you are using a smaller belt for the same reason..cheers in advance.:beer:

is it a non stop tuning alternator pulley? if so i will have a quick look when i get home to give you the size of the belt i used. off the top of my head i thin it was for an mr2, but will confirm for you

 

[BallıGee]

how many ribs does it have and how long its all on the belt 3pk is how many ribs and then 790 go to a good motor factor and ask for a shorter belt

 

[turboloon]

right guys took the belt to the local motor factor place and got a belt that was 20mm shorter and fits just fine i will put the part no. up later as i have left it in the garage!!!..thanks for all your input folks!!