alternator issue

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agcotton

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bolens g152 tx1300
found a ford finish mower for my g152 tx1300, cleaned and greased it up and set it up for my tractor and in the process of testing it out i started smelling coolant so i pulled out of the field and shut it down right away raised the cover and my belt was only half of the original width. so i cut the belt off and i spun the alternator and i think my bearings are shot because it was really hard to turn. so can it be rebuilt or would i be better of replacing it. either way it goes im holding on to my tractor, its as handy as a pocket on a shirt. any tips, thanks in advance
 
   / alternator issue #2  
There are still rebuilders in most areas. If they can't rebuild it they can usually get a new one cheaper than most parts stores. Not sure where you live but if you call a local Napa they should be able to refer you to a local rebuilders.
 
   / alternator issue #3  
If the only thing wrong with the alternator is the bearing you may be able to replace it yourself. If you do take it to a shop they can tell you whether it's worth rebuilding depending on the condition of the rest of the alternator.
 
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#4  
thanks for the input rebuild is good new is better the belt is trashed no numbers left on it or anything but all i did is cut it off of the pulleys so i should be able to gauge the size by that?
 
   / alternator issue #5  
Belts are sized by length (or diameter) and width of belt. If you can't get the width off the belt measure the width of the V groove in the pulley. You can play it safe and take the old belt with you when you go shopping for a replacement.
 
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#6  
found a top cog 15370 belt for it today installed it.seem to work fine caused i worked out in the field for awhile with finish mower. i also found out that the easiest way for me to install it was to save the bottom pulley for last. alternator spun fine but still looking to replace it. oh belt was from advance auto.
 

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