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Ok, just about got the compressor sorted - used an idler pulley off the old 3.5 so I can mount the compressor solidly. I'll take some pics once it is all mounted. So now onto fitting the alternator on the other side. Ron - I notice how your bottom mount is done from one of the pics you posted previously - any chance of a pic of the top mount?:)
Cheers.
Can anyone tell me how I should measure around the pulleys so I can buy the correct belt? Do you measure around the inside or outside?
None of my existing belts are close, so I can't even make an educated guess.
Cheers.
Outside.
I did it with the alternator pulled in close to the engine just in case it was going to be too big. It was a tight fit. Recommend you move the alternator out from the block a bit.
Best to use a cloth measuring tape - it is easier to run around the pulleys. The Aussie Bride got a little miffed so I had to buy her a new tape, too.
Obviously, if it going to be more than a metre long then the sewing tape won't work. In that case I would use something thick like an extension cord.
This is my 12 volt altenator was that it was already fitted in its current position when I purchased the vehicle.
The top bracket is difficult to see as it is hard up under the distributor and harder to photograph.
Garrys altenator is in the same spot, but may have a simpler brackets ??????
Note my altenator has had the cooling fan removed as I found when crossing creeks etc the altenator fan could throw water on the dist and coil.
My altenator has been replaced due to mud entry............check my Avatar pic.
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Having issues with the photo link Ron. Invalid address?
Well, one step short of finishing the compressor off. Who at Land Rover thought it was a good idea to put nuts on the back of the bolts that hold the front pulley to the harmonic balancer...:mad:
Just had to put the dual pulley on from the old 3.5 and when I went to remove it - founds the nuts on the back spinning...
Easy enough to remove on the engine in my garage, but I gave up crawling under the 101 to pull that one off tonight....
So close...:D
I am trying ?????
Legend! Thanks mate. That makes sense. I should be able to knock up something similar, but probably less elegant...:D
Cheers.