Belt size - JE alternator bracket.
Discussion
phazed said:
The difference inbetween 1585 and1605 is the size of the alternator pulley, they vary.
Yep witnessed this, Peter has a big one 
.......... on the 4.6 car! 
I think it is AC related/left over with the 2 pulley sizes available, you can see I have not got much adjustment left but serp belts don't need adjusting if you pre-tension them correctly from the off 
notice correct adjuster bracket orientation 
However I no longer use this size belt as I have a compact Bosch alternator fitted this uses another size belt altogether Edited by Sardonicus on Friday 25th July 10:02
Sardonicus said:
ep witnessed this, Peter has a big one .......... on the 4.6 car! I think it is AC related/left over with the 2 pulley sizes available, you can see I have not got much adjustment left but serp belts don't need adjusting if you pre-tension them correctly from the off notice correct adjuster bracket orientation
However I no longer use this size belt as I have a compact Bosch alternator fitted this uses another size belt altogether
I like mine upside down! .......... on the 4.6 car! I think it is AC related/left over with the 2 pulley sizes available, you can see I have not got much adjustment left but serp belts don't need adjusting if you pre-tension them correctly from the off notice correct adjuster bracket orientation However I no longer use this size belt as I have a compact Bosch alternator fitted this uses another size belt altogether Edited by Sardonicus on Friday 25th July 10:02
Chuffmeister said:
Mine seems to adjust better the other way !? Bolt hole at the top with the long bolt placed through. Long slot attached at the bottom allowing adjustment.
Trust me my way is the best it follows the arc of the alternator and how JE intended 
this is wrong 
Edited by Sardonicus on Friday 25th July 11:13
Sardonicus said:
ep witnessed this, Peter has a big one .......... on the 4.6 car! I think it is AC related/left over with the 2 pulley sizes available, you can see I have not got much adjustment left but serp belts don't need adjusting if you pre-tension them correctly from the off notice correct adjuster bracket orientation
However I no longer use this size belt as I have a compact Bosch alternator fitted this uses another size belt altogether
Ah right!!!, that makes perfect sense now, I'll be changing mine to the upside down (actually the right way up) Sardonicus method when I get back to Old Blighty. .......... on the 4.6 car! I think it is AC related/left over with the 2 pulley sizes available, you can see I have not got much adjustment left but serp belts don't need adjusting if you pre-tension them correctly from the off notice correct adjuster bracket orientation However I no longer use this size belt as I have a compact Bosch alternator fitted this uses another size belt altogether Edited by Sardonicus on Friday 25th July 10:02
Thanks Simon
Sardonicus said:
jojackson4 said:
Rose joints for me when the time comes
Already made one of those for my new build My JE bracket is on 'the list' to get fitted this year...
... along with the Brembos ...
... new dash ...
... replacement lights ...
... diff ...
... new stereo ...
... Jag seats ...
... window/roof seals ...
... relocate battery in the boot ...
... new solid bottom radiator hose ...
... new radiator fans ...
... power steering ...
Oh crap ... the list is still huge!
Sardonicus said:
I used a kart steering arm cut and shortened this had both RH & LH threads for the adjuster arm for the JE bracket (not necessary but because I can) bit like this 
Awesome! Thanks!I had been wondering how to get an appropriate length threaded hex coupler...
I assume you one rose joint with a left hand thread and one with a right hand thread, yes?
Phil
Bassfiend229hp said:
Awesome! Thanks!
I had been wondering how to get an appropriate length threaded hex coupler...
I assume you one rose joint with a left hand thread and one with a right hand thread, yes?
Phil
Thats it I had been wondering how to get an appropriate length threaded hex coupler...
I assume you one rose joint with a left hand thread and one with a right hand thread, yes?
Phil
I would be more specific Phil but my smaller alternator dimensions are different from the stock magneti marelli 100a unit Serp cars have 
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