Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

[Midnightrun65]

we have a 92 rinker captiva 4.3 v6 alpha, this weekend the alt belt
broke.....i am having trouble finding the belts to fit it, got a set of goodyears
they are too small, does anyone know if they are special order there are thousands of part numbers none match ours that came off the boat.. been looking for 3 days with no luck.....any help would be great thanks.


looks the the ser number 0D8253B0 is a little worn so that may be off

 

[Don S]

Re: Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

What's the serial number of your engine?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

Ayuh,... I've never had any problems getting Belts for any Mercruiser at my local Napa...

 

[z284u2try]

Re: Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

use a piece of string around the belt drive and then go to the auto parts store and ask them to see the belts. U can also use the belt measure they have in the store usually in the back.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

You should be able to have the auto parts store match up the old belt to a new one, if there is enought left of the old one. Mercruiser has it's own set of belt numbers, to induce you to buy from them. They charge a premium, but you get a little better belt.

I ended up buying a set of Mercruiser belts and taking them to the auto parts store to have them match them. I then noted the numbers of the auto belts for the future and bought a set of them as backup. Occasionally you can break a belt while at sea. They are easy to change.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Mercruiser 4.3 alpha v6

Must be the counter help because I've never had a prob at any parts store...assuming they stock a good supply, and a lot of smaller coastal stores don't. 'nutcase