wjb
Well Known Member
Hi VAFers,
I'm installing a PlanePower AL12-60 alternator on my IO-360-M1B and find that the body of the alternator contacts the prop governor oil line (aft mounted prop gov) when I install the belt over the flywheel and alternator pulleys.
It seems that it would require lots of tension to stretch the belt to the point where the clearance would be acceptable.
Is this a case of stretching out the new belt, or would a longer belt be better? I'm using the one that came in the box with the alternator (Dayco 15355; 35.5")
I'm installing a PlanePower AL12-60 alternator on my IO-360-M1B and find that the body of the alternator contacts the prop governor oil line (aft mounted prop gov) when I install the belt over the flywheel and alternator pulleys.
It seems that it would require lots of tension to stretch the belt to the point where the clearance would be acceptable.
Is this a case of stretching out the new belt, or would a longer belt be better? I'm using the one that came in the box with the alternator (Dayco 15355; 35.5")