My god. Why don't most people set up their serpentine belts for MORE THAN about 30% friction on the alternator pulley? Especially for a 200A (2800w) load. There really should be an idler pulley between your water pump and your alternator pulley to push the belt inwards and make 50% pulley traction. Belt is therefore longer. Reduces belt slip, belt heat, belt stretch, belt fluff, bearing wear. Look up the manufacturer's specs on a 6PK rib belt. Load rating is for half circle contact.
You've got a 250A c/b, which is kind of superfluous with the Balmar 614/618. They cannot deliver more than max set output. But c/b is good for cable-short outs. But have you got an Alternator Protection Device to clamp alternator output voltage in case of BMS shutdown, or blown fuse, or some dickhead turning off battery when engine is running.
Looking at this for twin 4jh3-dte intstallation, he other option was dual alternators using the stock and a leece-Neville bld 160a but it would be even more money!, I see this was recently installed, are you happy with the choice?
Hello' I'm the Beta Marine distributor for the west coast and a dealer for Balmar. I can give you a price and technical support for the product. Please send me an email at theshanebird@gmail.com for info.
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My god. Why don't most people set up their serpentine belts for MORE THAN about 30% friction on the alternator pulley? Especially for a 200A (2800w) load. There really should be an idler pulley between your water pump and your alternator pulley to push the belt inwards and make 50% pulley traction. Belt is therefore longer. Reduces belt slip, belt heat, belt stretch, belt fluff, bearing wear. Look up the manufacturer's specs on a 6PK rib belt. Load rating is for half circle contact.
Hi Shane, thanks for sharing your install. Can I ask which altmount kit you used. I have the same motor and am looking to make the same upgrade.
nice shane. I hope one day my work will look just as clean
You've got a 250A c/b, which is kind of superfluous with the Balmar 614/618. They cannot deliver more than max set output. But c/b is good for cable-short outs.
But have you got an Alternator Protection Device to clamp alternator output voltage in case of BMS shutdown, or blown fuse, or some dickhead turning off battery when engine is running.
Hi Shane, please where did you buy the kit, pulleys serpentine etc. ?
Looking at this for twin 4jh3-dte intstallation, he other option was dual alternators using the stock and a leece-Neville bld 160a but it would be even more money!, I see this was recently installed, are you happy with the choice?
Hello'
I'm the Beta Marine distributor for the west coast and a dealer for Balmar. I can give you a price and technical support for the product. Please send me an email at theshanebird@gmail.com for info.