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#1465056 09/03/2022 8:31 PM
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What size v belt goes on a 51 , 216 with alternator?


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Others will come along and confirm but I believe there are two Pulley Belt sizes. 5/8" and 1/2"?
My 50' has the generator not alternator and 5/8" v-belt.
Here is a picture of mine.
What size belt pulley do you have?
What Alternator set up?
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1950 Chevy 3100
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5/8 pulley


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You have an Alternator or original Generator?
If you have a 5/8 V Belt set up with a generator pulley the NAPA belt size (picture above) should fit.
But if you have an Alternator and not the stock generator pulley you will have to figure that one out.
Good luck.
Keep us posted.
Pictures help.


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A few pics , looks like alternator pulley is a different size.
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There are different pulley widths for alternators available on Ebay. Lots of farm equipment runs a 5/8" wide belt and conversion pulleys for your alternator can be installed with nothing but an air impact wrench. Alternators don't use any kind of drive key on the shaft, just a friction fit.

www.ebay.com/itm/194302388404?
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Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
can be installed with nothing but an air impact wrench.

www.ebay.com/itm/194302388404?
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Get with the times Jerry! I haven't used an air wrench in years!


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Try that battery powered impact on an 18 wheeler- - - - -1K ft/lbs with a 1" drive is about average for a 3/4" fine thread.
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Ain't no battery wrench gonna' do the Budd 1.5 inch lug nuts on my 2 ton, but there is a tool for every purpose.


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