Mercruiser OEM Belt Surprise

[MagKarl]

Needed to replace my original belts this year. Bought OEM and was surprised on delivery that one was NOS, 1984 on the label. It's new, but probably a little stale. Might be an exception to the OEM rubber preference.

 

[Alumarine]

I don't know what your motor is but I buy my belts from my local auto parts store.

 

[bruceb58]

Not a chance I would ever use that

 

[Scott06]

Needed to replace my original belts this year. Bought OEM and was surprised on delivery that one was NOS, 1984 on the label. It's new, but probably a little stale. Might be an exception to the OEM rubber preference.

Id be returning that one. Somebody has a sense of humor selling that

 

[ScottinAZ]

I don't know what your motor is but I buy my belts from my local auto parts store.

bingo. Back in the day they had a tool to measure the belt, and didnt need the application. I would think/hope a better auto parts store like a Napa would still have one of these, and not be dependent on application in their computer for finding the correct belt.

 

[achris]

That is either an 11A or a 13A belt. Take it to any car parts shop and they should be able to supply a Gates of the same size...

I checked the part number, and it's not a belt used in any of the 'standard' locations. It's part of a power steering pump relocation kit. That would explain why it's been sitting on a shelf for so long.

Chris....

 

[MagKarl]

Could be, I've got a high port side PS pump. It's original but probably non-standard from a pickup standpoint.