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Alternator pulley diameter, Does size matter? |
jack20 |
May 25 2016, 03:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I had my alternator rebuilt by a local auto electric shop. The guy took forever so he delivered it to my house as a courtesy. I immediately noticed that it didn't have the correct pulley with the four notches. It appears to be very close in size but I don't know the diameter of the original.
The day after he delivered it I left on a 3 week trip and told him I would connect with him when I got back. Now I can't reach the guy and am wondering if I can use the one he installed. Two questions: 1. Could someone kindly measure the diameter and let me know what it is? 2. If the diameter is slightly different will charging be affected? The belt seems to fit fine in the channel. Thanks in advance for your help. This is the last step before the engine goes back in. Jack |
Nozzle |
May 25 2016, 03:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 6-November 08 From: Lexington Park, Maryland Member No.: 9,725 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Check to make sure he didn't simply put the pulley on backwards. Can easily be done and the four slots you mention will be on the backside instead of the front. The same thing happened to me is how I know. If this is the case you'll want to get reinstalled correctly or the belt won't lineup right and you'll be spinning the belt off at regular intervals.
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