Cascade Crew

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:41 pm Post subject: It never ends....

so, I've been fighting a belt issue ever since dyno of '09.

Tried a couple different bracket setups for mounting my alternator with a standard "v" belt, but, I keep hitting the same problem..dump the clutch above 2k the belt kicks off. I have the original crank and WP Pullies, that are correct for 86/87 LG4, and I went to the JY today and bought a 5 rib pulley from an 87 Formy for the alternator. my issue is that the bracket I have has a shorter adjustment than the factory.

I've tried a 42", 43 1/2", and 44" 5 rib belts. 42" I can't get around the alt pulley even with everything loose. 43.5 fits but is still pretty loose at full tension.

I do have a couple turnbuckles I can experiment with but it seems to me, I ran into a problem where the alt needed some triangulation, in order to keep from shifting laterally with a turnbuckle as the mount on the top of the alt.

suggestions?

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:32 pm Post subject:

$75 you can have my alternator and its lower mounting, belts, crank/water pump pulleys, power steering pump, new high pressure line. As long as you have the long water pump with holes you'll be good to go.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject:

I'll think about it.

i'd really like to find a cheaper solution though. I'd rather actually buy a whole serp setup if I'm having to fork over $75+ shipping.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject:

Was just puttin it out there. It's just sitting either way.

This one has the small serp belt for the alt, and a v-belt for the PS.

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject:

I would get Paul's setup, Chris. I ran that same style on my IROC and had zero trouble with it.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject:

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:57 am Post subject:

I have an entire serp setup, including accessories. make me an offer. Smile