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JWJ	09-28-2006 01:44 AM

Alternator belts

When examining my belts today I noticed the alternator has two.

Is this for redundancy or does the alterntor need that much belt surface to push it?

mbdoc

09-28-2006 08:09 AM

The alternator has to work VERY hard after a cold start..the old diesels had a single 12.5mm belt & they slipped and would wear out quickly in COLD weather.

Wes Bender

09-28-2006 03:10 PM

...and when you change them, do it in sets of two matched belts.

Wes

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