models916 said:
Why would you want to run hotter than 165? Higher temps with todays gas in iron head engines over 9.5 compression will detonate and cause damage or force you to run octane boosters. Lower temps will only require you to change your oil more often.
Where do you come up with that ????
Boulderdash !!!
I can run pump supreme with 11.5-1 and not have any problems with a temp that fluctuates around 200*!!!
I think some of you guys get too carried away and paranoid when the temp hits 200* !! Relax,,, it`s not that bad and won`t hurt a thing,,,,
Mac, Yes I`ve had no problems running just the alt belt .
Even though the belt rides inside the pully it could have the wrong sized V ,, as in too narrow.
You have to find a parts guy that knows what he is doing to get you the right belt or take the one you have with you and have them let you compare it to the stock they have until you find one the same length that has a fatter V.
You might have to try a few to get the one you need.
You also might try good shop that has a machanic that knows what he is doing.
With a fatter V you might have to get a slightly longer belt.
good luck,dq