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I don't have a pic of the alternator (that I can find), but the nut was still on the shaft, and it looked to be holding a sleeve... But here's a pic of the pulley (after it played stone) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 33398 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120618/b4268bff/attachment.jpeg -- next part -- -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 17, 2012, at 22:15, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: It's more like a ratcheting sort of clutch, but it sure as heck wasn't a solid pulley. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 16, 2012, at 22:15, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:52:12 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. I know the A/C compressor has a clutch in the pulley, so the compressor can be cycled. I've never seen an alternator with a clutch in the pulley. The regulation for an alternator is usually done electronically. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Remember the days when things did not change very often? There were many years back in the 50's and 60' s where parts were reasonably standard for a long while. The basic small block chevy engine did not change much for a good many years until they got into smog control and then fuel injection. Even the early injected models were throttle body and not a whole lot different than their previous models. Tires changed a bit when they went from bias to radial but sizes did not change much for a long while. Now it seems like every year the tires get bigger. Pretty soon we will all be running around on 22's. Lord help us. Randy On 17/06/2012 8:24 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 17, 2012, at 6:01 PM, Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Time for new tires now, bewildering array of choices. You need a 123 then. That would limit you to like, two choices of tire. Or buy a Ford Ranger with 14's. That would limit you to I don't show a tire in that size. Rick Who is being a bit facetious ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:27:55 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I don't have a pic of the alternator (that I can find), but the nut was still on the shaft, and it looked to be holding a sleeve... But here's a pic of the pulley (after it played stone) http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120618/b4268bff/attachment.jpeg Yes, that's something different, all right. It even looks like it will take both a serpentine belt and an ordinary v-belt. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It's a recent development in the effort to improve efficiency - if you don't need electricity, don't use the power to spin the armature -- I think the same is being done with water pumps in some models as well. On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 10:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I certainly haven't seen 'em all, but I've never seen an automobile alternator pulley with a clutch, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Eating belts On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:52:12 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. I know the A/C compressor has a clutch in the pulley, so the compressor can be cycled. I've never seen an alternator with a clutch in the pulley. The regulation for an alternator is usually done electronically. Craig __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I installed a new Dayco belt, $27 from Pep Boys. I could see nothing wrong with any pulley, no burr, all in alignment. New alternator turns smoothly with no play. I suspect it was coming apart because it was old and the new alternator and recharged AC put too much strain on it, and summer heat isn't helping either. I'll keep a close eye in case new belt starts to get eaten up. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:02:06 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'll keep a close eye in case new belt starts to get eaten up. Now that's a good idea! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Don't keep your remaining eye too close. --R On 6/17/12 5:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I installed a new Dayco belt, $27 from Pep Boys. I could see nothing wrong with any pulley, no burr, all in alignment. New alternator turns smoothly with no play. I suspect it was coming apart because it was old and the new alternator and recharged AC put too much strain on it, and summer heat isn't helping either. I'll keep a close eye in case new belt starts to get eaten up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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How's the evaporator doing? Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Eating belts I installed a new Dayco belt, $27 from Pep Boys. I could see nothing wrong with any pulley, no burr, all in alignment. New alternator turns smoothly with no play. I suspect it was coming apart because it was old and the new alternator and recharged AC put too much strain on it, and summer heat isn't helping either. I'll keep a close eye in case new belt starts to get eaten up. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Still cooling very well after a few weeks and two thousand miles, thanks. Time for new tires now, bewildering array of choices. WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: How's the evaporator doing? Wilton -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 17, 2012, at 6:01 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Time for new tires now, bewildering array of choices. You need a 123 then. That would limit you to like, two choices of tire. Or buy a Ford Ranger with 14's. That would limit you to I don't show a tire in that size. Rick Who is being a bit facetious Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It's more like a ratcheting sort of clutch, but it sure as heck wasn't a solid pulley. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 16, 2012, at 22:15, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:52:12 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. I know the A/C compressor has a clutch in the pulley, so the compressor can be cycled. I've never seen an alternator with a clutch in the pulley. The regulation for an alternator is usually done electronically. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Eating belts
My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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My guess is that the old alt wasn't putting much of a load on the system, and the old belt was on it's last legs. New alternator allows full charge current and puts more stress on belt, belt snaps. Long story short, replace belt and then see if it happens again. Worst case, keep a spare belt in the trunk in case it snaps again. Walt On Jun 16, 2012 9:26 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Does the alternator rotate freely and smoothly (without wobble) by hand? Do the other pulleys (idler, water pump, pwr. steering pump, A/C comp.) rotate properly without binding. When you sight down the edge of belt across all the pulleys, are all the pulleys in same plane - properly aligned with each other? Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Eating belts My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I know it' possible to put the water pump pulley on backwards, and if you do it will strip off a couple ribs on the belt. Might be true of the alternator pulley as well. It will be obvious if this is the case, one side of the belt will leave a gap on the offending pulley opposite the gap on the others. Do also check that the alternator isn't knocking -- I had one like that on the old 220D that ate belts like crazy. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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When the alternator in my 300SDL went bad it would spin freely by hand but would occasionally lock up and cause the belt to jump off. I knew because the 2nd time it sheared the key. It is possible a rebuild could do the same. Always carry spare belts, tools, and a can of red bull. -Dave Walton On Jun 16, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Logic? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Eating belts My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I had a serpentine belt eaten after installing a new alternator once - found a little nick on the inside edge of the alternator pulley. Ground it smooth with a Dremel tool - problem solved. On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks to all who replied (even Fred!), I'll report back after applying my powers of observation, your inputs, and Fred's logic. I have a spare old belt from my wagon, which is 5 mm longer according to EPC. Good idea to try this belt, or bad? Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: Does the alternator rotate freely and smoothly (without wobble) by hand? Do the other pulleys (idler, water pump, pwr. steering pump, A/C comp.) rotate properly without binding. When you sight down the edge of belt across all the pulleys, are all the pulleys in same plane - properly aligned with each other? Probably got the belt one rib off on one of the pulleys. I killed a brand new belt in a couple of days that way once. Another possibility is the pulley's in the wrong place on the new alternator. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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or its the wrong alternator and the offset is incorrect. On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: WILTON wrote: Does the alternator rotate freely and smoothly (without wobble) by hand? Do the other pulleys (idler, water pump, pwr. steering pump, A/C comp.) rotate properly without binding. When you sight down the edge of belt across all the pulleys, are all the pulleys in same plane - properly aligned with each other? Probably got the belt one rib off on one of the pulleys. I killed a brand new belt in a couple of days that way once. Another possibility is the pulley's in the wrong place on the new alternator. Mitch. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You will be a belt looser --R On 6/16/12 11:44 AM, Max Dillon wrote: I have a spare old belt from my wagon, which is 5 mm longer according to EPC. Good idea to try this belt, or bad? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:44:42 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have a spare old belt from my wagon, which is 5 mm longer according to EPC. Good idea to try this belt, or bad? There are different length belts for the same cars equiped with different diameter pullies (I just came across that in reading the W124 manual), but using a longer belt on your car will give reduced belt tension. Whether that will be enough lower to cause problems, I cannot say. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 16, 2012, at 9:26, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:52:12 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. I know the A/C compressor has a clutch in the pulley, so the compressor can be cycled. I've never seen an alternator with a clutch in the pulley. The regulation for an alternator is usually done electronically. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I certainly haven't seen 'em all, but I've never seen an automobile alternator pulley with a clutch, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Eating belts On Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:52:12 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: The alternator has a clutch in the pulley. I'd think that if it were the alternator pulley going bad it would quickly come apart... I've had one come apart; the pulley was the stone, the belt the sling, and the radiator played the part of Goliath. I know the A/C compressor has a clutch in the pulley, so the compressor can be cycled. I've never seen an alternator with a clutch in the pulley. The regulation for an alternator is usually done electronically. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
