John, I haven't tried this, so I'm not certain it will work. But, I would
suggest getting the NAPA 25-24379 belt that FT told us about (Thanks Fred
!), and then looking for a smaller diameter pulley for your alternator, in
that belt width. For example, McMaster-Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com/
lists P/N 6204K13 as having a pitch diameter of 2.1" when used with a
B-section belt, and available in bores of 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4".
This has the added advantage of turning the alternator faster, to give more
charging at idle.
Need to order one of those myself, next time I order from MMC. BTW,
although their prices aren't always the cheapest, they are a very nice
outfit to deal with. No minimum order, very prompt shipment (I usually get
the items in 2 business days), etc.
What's the diameter of your alternator housing, at the point where it
touches the engine block when you try to put the belt on ?
Randall
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