QUOTE(jat914 @ Dec 20 2019, 09:50 AM)
QUOTE(jcd914 @ Dec 17 2019, 03:27 PM)
This was a fairly common issue for track use or auto-x drivers since quick RPM changes were common. Even with all the brackets and pulleys in good shape and properly aligned the high RPM could throw the belt just from normal stretch.
On track cars or Auto-x only cars we used to run a narrower belt that fit deeper in the pulley and was less likely to come off at high RPM.
It was a domestic sized belt that I think was 7/16 wide or about 8mm but I am not sure.
These did not have lifespan a belt should have for a street car but they stayed on track/auto-x cars.
I still have an old one but I don't think it has numbers on it anymore.
Jim
I will try a thiner belt (8mm) since the alignment was fine before I started having this problem. Thanks for all of the input.
After Marks comment about belt size I checked my supply and also found an 8 X 965mm,tryed it on my spare T4 motor (next build) and as Jim mentioned it fitted better in the grooves ,and was level with the top of both pulleys,even being a bit worn the adjustment was about centre on my altenator top bracket
Considering any part of the belt not fully contacting the pulley vee's is lost drive ,perhaps the narrower belt is the way to go.