Re: IML: alternator and PS Belt for 1960 Imperial

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

While you are at it, you might as well get the water pump belt too. 

There were more Imperials built with alternators than previously thought. The change occurred in early spring. Some one that I was corresponding with determined that there were at least a couple thousand 1960 Imperials built that way. That said, I recall now that anytime I have ordered belts for my '60 Custom w/factory alternator & A/C, I have had to use the '61 application. Some parts books refer to that application as late'60/1961 for electrical stuff. It is true that '61 is the same.

I looked at the Gates web site. It looks like there is a "store locator" function and it is divided into various world wide regions. There has got to be a way to order your belts over the internet. 

Paul W.

In an email dated 24/10/2005 9:11:50 pm GMT Daylight time, Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>You'll be lucky to ever find a listing for a belt for
>a 1960 Imperial with alternator and no A/C. ?It was
>only installed on a handful of cars that year. ?Most
>had generators. ?
>
>However, since all 1961 Imperials had alternators, ?it
>is probably safe to assume the belts would
>interchange. ?Perhaps your parts person could check
>that year.
>
>If he has no luck, here are some listing for Dayco
>belts.
>
>Dayco #15560 is the listing for the alternator belt. 
>It is 29/64" x 58"
>
>Power steering belt is Dayco #17435. ?It is 17/32" x
>43.5" 
>
>Chris H.
>
>66 LeBaron
>
>--- Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hello fellow members,
>> 
>> I was wondering if anyone can help we with some
>> information regarding the
>> alternator belt and the Powersteering belt for a
>> 1960 Imperial without AC.
>> 
>> Some part numbers (for e.g. Gates) would be great,
>> cause the brand Gates
>> is also available in Europe where I live.
>> 
>> Unfortunately the belts are not mentioned in the
>> European Gates catalog
>> that we have overhere...
>> 
>> But the salesman is pretty sure he can provide them
>> as long as he has the
>> right part numbers.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> 
>> Robert van der Es
>> 
>> 1960 Imperial Crown 4 door HT
>> 
>> 
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