Trick to get alternator belt off on the water 3.0l mercruiser

[macattack121]

Heard there maybe a trick to get this on, when you are on the water,

I am aware you usually have to jack the engine up a hair to do it ,

Spare belt ? No sure where it would lie
Spacer bolt trick ?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... No jackin' necessary,....
The spacer can be removed from the port side of the front mount,....
Leave the starboard side bolts tight,....

 

[kenny nunez]

2XS with Bondo. If the belt is wearing out then be sure to clean the flame arrestor because that will get clogged up from belt dust. If the crankshaft, water pump or alternator pulleys are rusted that can be the problem.

 

[Bt Doctur]

you tie the spare belt to the front mount out of the way

 

[RaceCarRich]