V belt sizes???

[Bambam24]

I have a 1995 wellcraft with a 4.3 mercruiser its the lx. I am trying to find the part number for the v belts one goes to the power stearing and the other goes i belive to the alternator. The engine serial number is 0F299266. If anyone can help i would be greatly appreciatve. It has the normal water pump on the out drive. If that is any help thanks ahead of time.

 

[achris]

Re: V belt sizes???

Take the old belts to the car parts shop and get a good quality belt. Way cheaper than OEM....

 

[tpenfield]

Re: V belt sizes???

^^^^ +1 Usually there is a number on the belt that you can cross reference.

However, I often go to http://www.mercruiserparts.com and look up the numbers for various parts, like belts.

On my previous boat, it turned out that the existing alternator belt was about 2 sizes too big . . . no wonder it was at the end of its adjustment range and barely tight.

Once you get the generic number, the automotive stores should have a suitable belt.

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: V belt sizes???

All good advice-- if your belts are worn -- and espacially if your pulleys are rusted you old belts will be thinner than when new.

Good argument for matching the oem part number.

 

[stonyloam]

Re: V belt sizes???

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/sele...4.3L+(GEN+II)+(2+BBL.)+++GM+262+V-6+1993-1995 (intake, and power steering).

 

[achris]

Re: V belt sizes???

Your lucky day. The boat with my old engine (1994 4.3LX) came in for service this morning... I put non-genuine belts on it years ago, and they're just fine. So, here are the numbers straight off the belts themselves.

Alternator belt:- 11A1180
Power steering belt:- 11A1335

Chris....