[Tigers] fan belts!

[Theo Smit]

The shorter belt would be accounted for by the alternator... it has a 
smaller drive pulley (I think) and is probably also mounted closer 
inboard than the 260's generator. You are definitely best off using the 
shortest belt you can get on there, because the further outboard you 
tilt the generator, the more likely it will wipe out something important 
like the brake light switch or its connections.

When I changed over to an alternator I measured the belt I had (too 
long) and then took it to the auto parts store and bought the next two 
shorter sizes, just to be sure I'd get one that fit within the 
adjustment range I had.

Cheers,
Theo

Teepen, Jere wrote:
> Someone please correct me if I am wrong (likely), but I believe in the NAPA
> p/n 7475, the last three digits indicate 47.5 inches.
>
> Now that I have looked in the shop manual, it says the 260 uses a 49.5 inch
> belt (125.7cm) and a 289 uses a 47.25 inch(120cm)belt with a 36 degree "V"
> angle.
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> Jere
>
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> My MKII uses a NAPA 7475. Or try the Tigers United website, I'm sure the info
> is there....cheers _
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