Alternator Belt Residue

[Kettlewell]

Another thing is to get really good quality belts. The best I have found that are readily available are the Gates green stripe ones, which are also available NAPA branded. They have a bright green coating that makes them distinctive. I get years out of one of these driving a 100-amp alternator. I've never actually snapped one, but I replace them when they show visible signs of wear. Still get some residue, but that is usually from me neglecting to check the belt tension frequently.

[mutualfun]

Originally Posted by s/v Holiday

Upgrade to a serpentine pulley system and say goodbye to the belt dust. I am running a 160 amp alt with no more belt ware since changing to the serpentine system.

I just used a brush on everything and then vacuumed up all the belt dust. The engine looked like new under all that old rubber dust

Where did you get your engine pully from. I have a universal 35A and would like to change ours over.

[s/v Holiday]

Hi,

I got it from High Output Marine Alternators & Regulators, Marine Wind turbines, Marine desalination systems - Electromaax Marine