DeTomaso Mailing List: August 99, Message #126

POV1049@aol.com wrote:

> I have installed a 100 amp alternator from Pantera Performance. It is a bit
> larger than the stock unit, and had to use the supplied spacer for the
> thermostat housing. I used the stock belt I had from before, (Gates #7400)
> and the belt was extremely tight, and the alternator was pressing on one of
> the heater hoses. When I used the belt I got from Pantera Performance, (Gates
> 7350) which is longer, and moves the alternator farther away from the center
> of the motor, I get interference between the alternator pulley fan and the
> access cover. Any ideas on how to get correct clearance?

For the "money is no object" solution.....  Pantera Performance sells a sweet kit
to move the alternator down to the side of the air conditioner compressor.   New
access cover is fairly flat and has a center bulge in it about the size of a
football cut in half lengthwise.  Passenger seat then goes all the way back....

Rick
#6653