80s belt/alt

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

I can't say for sure, but I'm about 95% certain it would have a 100 Amp
Alternator (unless there was a larger one available, which I doubt).  The
81s used a 100 Amp alternator.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:01 PM
Subject: IML: 80s belt/alt


> Does anybody know if my '83 would likely have a 100 amp alternator?  I
> assumed they'd all be the same, since there were no options, but the NAPA
> site indicates at least 2 alternators. I have to disconnect my a/c and
leave
> the compressor off because it interferes with my new intake.  I figured I
> could get the belt from a Cordoba/Mirada with no a/c, since my belt will
no
> longer be going around the a/c pulley.  Problem is that the NAPA site
> indicates different part numbers for 100 amp and non-100 amp alternators.
> Worse, it indicates that the belt is the same for a 100 amp with or
without
> a/c! That can't be right. The belt would have to be considerably shorter.
>
> Any ideas appreciated. Yes, I have the FSM, unfortunately they are with my
> mechanic.  He could take care of all this, but he's been doing me a favor
> and I'm trying to make the job go faster and easier (cheaper).
>
> Thanks.
> Rob
>
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