serpentine belt

[junior20762003]

well bros im having hell with this damn belt i bought one from o Reilly it was for a 94 7.3 idi and it was about 6 inches too long so i went back and we checked the
computer again and the only other belt is for a ambulance but it was shorter so i took that one to see if it would work and its too big ass well by about 1 inch so what do i do

 

[idi traveler]

The one I got for my 93 was almost too short. After weaving on I had to get my son in law to hold the tensioner while I pride it unto the alternator. I got it at o'reillys also. I wish it had been an inch longer.

 

[jim_22]

I got one at my local auto parts and it fit although I bought the tool to get it on easily. if you want I can measure the original which I kept as a spare or tell you the part number from the receipt of the one that fit my 94.

 

[idi traveler]

I got one at my local auto parts and it fit although I bought the tool to get it on easily. if you want I can measure the original which I kept as a spare or tell you the part number from the receipt of the one that fit my 94.

please post the make and part # and it would be great to have the measurement as well if you wouldn't mind. My truck had sat sense 1995 or 6 no one no's for sure and the belt fell apart within a very few days so I didn't have a length ref. What did you mean you bought the proper tool to get it on easy?

 

[jim_22]

OK I will do it when I get home, I am at work now. There is a special tool that allows you to squeeze the tensioner so one person can easily put the belt on. It really is easy with this tool plus the threading diagram and, of course, the right size belt! Look for example here
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...y Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
but any auto parts store will have it. You can get it from Nothern Tool for $15.

Performance Tool Serpentine Belt Tool, Model# W84010

Releases tension on serpentine belts with spring-loaded idler pulleys. Fits idler pulleys requiring 15, 16, 18mm hex or 3/8in. or 1/2in. square drive. Also includes 13, 14 and 15mm crowfoot wrenches.

 

[beaver55]

This might help, I have a 1994, 7.3, idi with air, and the belt I bought from ford fits good, the part number is JK6-1122 and it is a motorcraft part,

 

[idi traveler]

great thanks everybody, the length would still be helpful though. I almost forgot to ask, what was the stealership price?

 

[jim_22]

OK, Dayco 5061115. When I fold my belt in half, I measure 55 1/2 inches for the folded length. Keep in mind that I cannot press the ends perfectly flat, but pretty good. Beav has a good point, this is with air. Might be different without. I payed $24.79 in 2007. My local auto parts place is cheaper than a dealer but more expensive than Autozone (but you always get the right part).

 

[bigguy22]

Mines a 94 turbo with a/c . Got just last week gates #ko61120 13/16''x112 1/2'' oc 20mmx2859mm oc factory turbo paid 50.00 my cost

 

[idi traveler]

OK, Dayco 5061115. When I fold my belt in half, I measure 55 1/2 inches for the folded length. Keep in mind that I cannot press the ends perfectly flat, but pretty good. Beav has a good point, this is with air. Might be different without. I payed $24.79 in 2007. My local auto parts place is cheaper than a dealer but more expensive than Autozone (but you always get the right part).

does this belt fit properly?

 

[idi traveler]

Mines a 94 turbo with a/c . Got just last week gates #ko61120 13/16''x112 1/2'' oc 20mmx2859mm oc factory turbo paid 50.00 my cost

and does this belt fit properly?

I'm copying and pasting these # into a word doc so I have them for future ref.

thanks guys

 

[bigguy22]

Yes not to big or to small. Same belt I aways got. Has just enough to get on

 

[idi traveler]

perfect, mine has a/c also. The belt I got at O'reillys had to be pride on and it so tight I don't know how long it will last.

 

[bigguy22]

Never had a problem. goes on fine . Always keep the one if you can

 

[jim_22]

does this belt fit properly?

Yes my Dayco fits perfectly. Been on since early 2007. No noise.