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Old 12-09-2017, 11:51 AM   #6
Lou_tribal
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Originally Posted by Old deckhand View Post
I recently replaced the original 1989 belt (3500 hours). Original alternator still running strong. The original belt looked fine, replaced just because of age. I run the belt a little loose according to specs which greatly reduces wear to the belt and alternator bearings. There is no belt slippage and alternator charges to specs.
I guess that if mine stand till 3500h I will have enough for a lot of years!

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