Thanks everybody,
I figured it had to be a 100 amp, but you can never be TOO sure. I put a
Magnum crate motor in it. The thermostat housing is offset to the wrong
(right) side, so I had to remove the a/c compressor. Now I'll spend the
summer pulling the accessories and brackets off a dakota and trying to hook
it all up or (more likely) I'll just sweat.
On the bright side, I have a 300+ hp new engine and I have my old 360 to
rebuild and drop into one of my projects.
Rob
>From: "David Utecht" <stealthloader@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: RE: IML: 80s belt/alt Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:20:48 -0500
>
>Rob,
>
> All 81-83 Imperials came with a 100amp alternator as standard equipment.
>As for the belt length take a piece of string and run it around the
>pulleys,
>then measure the length. This is not an exact science but it will give you
>a place to start. By the way what intake manifold did you use? I used an
>Edelbrock Performer on my 360 and everything bolted right up.
>
>Dave U.
>81 Imp
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rob P
>Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 12:01 AM
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>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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