80s belt/alt

[Dennis Dana <56safari@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All the Imperial Alternators have dual belts and external fans. The difference 
is internal.

-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Feb 26, 2004 9:41 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: 80s belt/alt

100 A has dual belt and an external fan.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 11:01 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