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So the belts that were ordered were a 52" and a 44" both were too small. Either the wrong belts were sent or there's a slightly larger pulley on this model? I've been discussing with the inlaw who ordered the belt. I'm sure he thinks I'm completely incompetent. I'm going next week to measure and...
I have another inlaw that will be at the camp this weekend he is going to measure the pulley for the fun of it and also use a strong to measure for each belt. Sounds so simple after you said it. Thanks!
One of the in-laws bought a set of belts and I was to put them on and both were just a few inches too small. I'm thinking we have the large pulley and that is why. Thanks again.
And just to clarify that is for the water circulation pump? I will need to measure when I am back at the boat.
Are their cheaper belts or are OEM the only way to go? I see other belts the same length but I'm not sure about the width? The OEM are quite expensive.
Thanks again for taking the...
I need alternator and steering belts for a mercruiser alpha gen 2. 4.3L V6. Serial#0D828583
I do not have the old belts to measure. I'm in hopes that someone can lead in the right direction for some reasonably priced belts of the proper size. Thank you in advance.
