Don Coatney Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks Mack; Is the skinny belt number you posted the same length as the original fat belt? And do you know the length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedoragent Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks Mack;Is the skinny belt number you posted the same length as the original fat belt? And do you know the length? Folks, Im travelling for business so I apologize for not responding sooner. Our alternators are the same but your bracket is better than mine. The belt isn't the same length as the fat belt. It is home so when I get back, I can measure it for you. FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Folks,Im travelling for business so I apologize for not responding sooner. Our alternators are the same but your bracket is better than mine. The belt isn't the same length as the fat belt. It is home so when I get back, I can measure it for you. FG Thanks; If I recall (and that is asking a lot of my feeble brain) my skinny belt is the same length as the original fat belt. I sure wish I had recorded the belt number when I installed it. But I believe I still have the fat belt hanging on a hook in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think the stock belt is 49 1/2" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think the stock belt is 49 1/2" long. Thanks Niel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 From my 5/8" wide belt; Goodyear Hi-Miler 24493. According to Goodyear, the length is 49". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 From my 5/8" wide belt; Goodyear Hi-Miler 24493. According to Goodyear, the length is 49". I've been using a Goodyear Hi-Miler 24494 on my car. That one is also supposed to be 49". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks;If I recall (and that is asking a lot of my feeble brain) my skinny belt is the same length as the original fat belt. I sure wish I had recorded the belt number when I installed it. But I believe I still have the fat belt hanging on a hook in my shop. the skinny belt in the picture is the same exact lenght as the fat belt only difference is the width of the belt. the belt has a length stamp on the box...but i do not have it with me as it belongs to fedoragent and he is out of town.... but i can get you the lenght possibly by wednesday if you need it Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 the skinny belt in the picture is the same exact lenght as the fat belt only difference is the width of the belt. the belt has a length stamp on the box...but i do not have it with me as it belongs to fedoragent and he is out of town.... but i can get you the lenght possibly by wednesday if you need it Don. Wednesday is fine thank you. I am looking to buy a spare. Once I buy it I will install it and use my existing belt as a spare. I just dont want to toss a belt while on a road trip and not have something with me to get going again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) no problem Don, i will report back in two days...I do have a question for the forum...Im trying to put his new belt on. i know about the flat spot to slip the belt under, but it seems like there is two flat spots but I stiill dont get enough clearance.i think all his motor mounts are worn out, i removed my belt and slip it off with no problems... i will try to use my jack to lift up his engine in the front a little bit. any other tricks on how to do this? Edited October 12, 2010 by mackster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Put a board under the front edeg of the oil pan to spread the weight then jact it up carefully with a scissors or floor jack. You should get eough room to install the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Put a board under the front edeg of the oil pan to spread the weight then jact it up carefully with a scissors or floor jack. You should get eough room to install the belt. Thanks! thats the only way that I thought it could be done. i will do it Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Don, its 49 3/8" same size as the thicker belt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Don, its 49 3/8" same size as the thicker belt.... Thanks! The wide belt I have hanging on my garage wall measures 49 3/8" +/- 1/8". I will use the number you posted above and buy a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks! The wide belt I have hanging on my garage wall measures 49 3/8" +/- 1/8". I will use the number you posted above and buy a replacement. ask them to double check me when you buy it. what i did, which is not a scientific method, is to pull both of the belts side by side..it looks to be the same size and the thicker belt is stamp 49 3/8" i was in a hurry to help Fedoragent to get his car moving! it was sitting for a while!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 ask them to double check me when you buy it. what i did, which is not a scientific method, is to pull both of the belts side by side..it looks to be the same size and the thicker belt is stamp 49 3/8" i was in a hurry to help Fedoragent to get his car moving! it was sitting for a while!!!! I bought the new belt today but have not yet installed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedoragent Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I bought the new belt today but have not yet installed it. BTW, thanks Mack. The car is running great. I've ordered a replacement belt just in case I need it in the future. FG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Today I pulled my old belt. It is about 1 3/4" longer than the NAPA9476 belt. But I got lucky and found numbers on my old belt. It is a Gates 11A1245 Car Quest 7490XL. My local NAPA is closed today so I will exchange belts with them on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedoragent Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 New Alternator bracket in place. Doing well and no more rubbing! Everything is aligned perfectly! FG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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