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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: andyzeetec on February 22, 2014, 10:02:38 PM

Title: Alternator drive belt (9.5mm or 10mm wide)
Post by: andyzeetec on February 22, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Received a belt amongst other stuff from axel, but it is 10 x 725 and protrudes a bit too much from the pulley for my liking. It should be 9.5mm I think?

Do you reckon it will be ok, or should I change it?
Title: Re: Alternator drive belt (9.5mm or 10mm wide)
Post by: Pete126 on February 23, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
That's not a problem Andy, once you put the new belt on drive the car for 1/2 hour let the engine cool and re-check the tension :)
Title: Re: Alternator drive belt (9.5mm or 10mm wide)
Post by: andyzeetec on February 23, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: Pete126 on February 23, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
That's not a problem Andy, once you put the new belt on drive the car for 1/2 hour let the engine cool and re-check the tension :)

Ok thanks Pete, also noticed the alternator rotates very freely, is that normal or should there be some resistance?





Title: Re: Alternator drive belt (9.5mm or 10mm wide)
Post by: Pete126 on February 23, 2014, 12:53:09 PM
Quote from: andyzeetec on February 23, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
also noticed the alternator rotates very freely, is that normal or should there be some resistance?


That's normal, You only get resistance when there is a load on it ;)
Title: Re: Alternator drive belt (9.5mm or 10mm wide)
Post by: andyzeetec on February 23, 2014, 01:57:11 PM
Quote from: Pete126 on February 23, 2014, 12:53:09 PM
Quote from: andyzeetec on February 23, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
also noticed the alternator rotates very freely, is that normal or should there be some resistance?


That's normal, You only get resistance when there is a load on it ;)


ok, thanks