Alternator V Belt

[dmj291]

I recently did the 3G alt upgrade out of a windstar.... & it looks like its time to replace the alt belt as well. I'm looking at a Gates Heavy Duty V belt to replace from rockauto.... but for "Heavy Duty" the only alt belt has a description w/ ambulance prep package. No idea if my truck has this or not... can someone confirm if this belt will fit?

Link to belt below:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=612787&cc=1124468&jsn=464

 

[riphip]

Do not get the long one that goes around alternator, crank & water pump. Get the one that goes around alternator and water pump. Will not bounce off.
Dayco Top Cog Gold label# 17425. Won't need idler for belt with this.
$10.45

 

[icanfixall]

The short belt is another great idea this forum figured out many years ago. I was lucky. My alternator belt never flopped around like some I have seen. I also changed to the serpentine belt system and have never looked back. Been running the same serpentine belt of nearly 10 years now. I check it weekly as do I test all the other pulleys and idlers. Shake the fan to see if a bearing is failing too. I try to look for trouble before it finds me..