Gridgway Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I bought a new alternator belt from Burton's for my refreshed xflow. Today I compared it with the one that I took off. The new one is about 2" longer overall which I assume won't really work.It's this one Alternator beltDoes anyone have any wisdom about the correct one to fit. Burton have a similar dynamo belt with a different part number here? It doesn't give any info though on length.ThanksGraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 13, 2022 Member Share Posted November 13, 2022 I couldn't find a part number in a very quick search of the archives.Effective lengths from the Gates database: Gates 6210MC: 760 mm Gates 6212MC: 810 mmJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Awesome. thanks Jonathan. I'd just got there myself. I looked at the packaging for the Gates belt and it said AVX10 x 800 La. So I thought that's 800mm. Then looked up the 6210 and its designation is 750. Looks like I need the dynamo belt for some reason. The problem with Burton Power is the shipping charge which is about £8 for the smallest item. That's about the same as the cost of the belt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Just had a look around. Available from ebay for £6.25 with free delivery. Sorry Burton, but I can't pay you £17 for the same thing I can get on ebay for £6.25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Your local auto parts store will have a whole range of belt sizes. If you are careful, they will take back belts the wrong size and substitute for one the right size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 The new belt has arrived from ebay and is exactly the same size as the old one. All sorted, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 17, 2022 Member Share Posted November 17, 2022 Well done.Thanks for adding the solution.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Good you've got it sorted. What alternator have you got? The longer belt is the normal fit for a 1.6 Kent with alternator. With a Lucas type alternator it's hard to get enough movement on the alternator and adjustment bar to get a shorter belt on. The shorter belt is generally only used on the early 1.6 Capri and Cortina (with dynamo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 It's a bit strange as it's definitely an alternator. The belt didn't seem too tight when I took it off. Anyway, I now have both and will see which works best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now