Alternator Belt Change

[44bullock]

I have a 1994 four winns omc 3.0 115 hp which just blew an alternator belt. We just purchased the boat, it's our first. I am hoping to replace the belt myself, but after I took a look at the engine I realized it doesn't just slip onto the pulleys easily, but it looks like I have to remove a bracket (?mount bracket?) in front, then remove the power steering belt too before I can slip the belt on. I read something on another posting about some spacers that slip out so you can slide the belt in there...is anybody familiar with this engine...does it have those spacers? I hope this can be done in the water.<br />Thank you!

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

Hi 44 bullock,<br /><br />I'm not familiar with your setup but I have seen plenty of mounts/brackets that have to be removed to replace belts.<br /><br />Remove offending bracket, replace belt plus add a second belt for future replacement, cable tie it out of the way. Next time - you won't need to remove bracket.<br /><br />I don't know about the spacer trick.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Boatist]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

I agree with dunaruna. You have to lossen the bracket to get new belt on but as he said put on a spare at the same time.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

44 Looking at your engine,and the front mount.TWO 5/8 head bolts just to the left of the alternator.Remove them,and a section of the mount ...that these bolts go thru...can be removed.Now you can replace the belt.<br /><br /><br />DHP

 

[44bullock]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

thanks everybody!

 

[Wakeboarder141]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

Not to highjack this thread, but when the mount is removed does the engine need to be supported on that side? Thanks.

 

[bomar76]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

no

 

[xltier]

Re: Alternator Belt Change

i use a bottle jack under the oil pan.hth