If you have a Mercruiser, there was a recall on the pulley that was first used. As I remember, the pulley was wearing out the belt prematurely causing it to break, and or jump off. I would check with a Mercruiser dealer to see if applicable to your engine.
the car has the original alternator in it, the brackets for the new alternator (the ford one) are uneven and wont fit the belts on them, i was wondering if i can take the brackets from the old alternator and replace them on the for so the belts will fit answer quickly thanks!
Check your alternator belts. Might be slipping or broke.
Try going to autozone.com in their repairs section they show diagrams of belts.
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how do i change the alternator in my 2001 ford focus?
The cranking circuit, yes, but not the charging circuit.. the charging circuit is simply your alternator and related items and your belts.
By replacing the belt tensioner, this is a serpentine belt systems there is no adjusting the alternator bolt tighten the drive belts, if the belts are loose you must replace the belt tensioner and the belt to retain optimum performance from you Charging sytem as well as you other equipment being driven by the belt system.
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how do you install alternator on 2000 Ford diesel truck
In the alternator. Have to replace the Alternator.
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