1990 OMC Cobra Alternator Belt Change

[jfournet]

Hi,
I am trying to figure out how to change the alternator belt on a 1990 omc cobra. It does not seem to have a spacer on the port side. Do I have to remove all four bolts on the motor mount that connect it to the engine? I assume I would put a jack under the pan to hold up the engine. Also after taking the 4 bolts out, do I need to remove the whole motor mount (two lag screws that are attached to the stringer)? Or is there enough play once the 4 bolts are removed to get the new belt in there between the engine and the engine mount?

Thanks,
Brent

 

[Scott Danforth]

You dont say what motor you are working, however most likely a 3.0. Yes, you must jack up the motor and unbolt the front mount to change the belt

 

[Bondo]

It does not seem to have a spacer on the port side.

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,..... Look closer,... it's doubtful it ain't there,....

If in fact, it Ain't,....
Ya oughta pull the drive before ya start,...
Otherwise, there's a highly likely chance you'll bend the drives input shaft,....
Even if ya don't, the motor needs to be Aligned any time the motor mounts are disturbed,.....