Mechman alt question

[ChucklezZ 10+ year member]

I just got a 240amp alt for my ranger, do I need to get a slightly smaller belt? I thought I read some where to get a 1/4" or 1/2" smaller belt than stock

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[GLN305 10+ year member]

I just got a 240amp alt for my ranger, do I need to get a slightly smaller belt? I thought I read some where to get a 1/4" or 1/2" smaller belt than stock

Yes you will need a shorter belt, just how short has to do with the difference in pulley size. Measure your stock one, then see how much smaller the Mechman pulley is and get a belt about that much shorter. It doesn't directly correlate, but I've had 6 or so HO alts on different vehicles and that's a good guide.

 

[ChucklezZ 10+ year member]

Yes you will need a shorter belt, just how short has to do with the difference in pulley size. Measure your stock one, then see how much smaller the Mechman pulley is and get a belt about that much shorter. It doesn't directly correlate, but I've had 6 or so HO alts on different vehicles and that's a good guide.

Thanks man