"Perry J. Mick" wrote:

No, not in my plane, in my RX-7!

I drove it 30 miles last night with the headlights on and no alternator.

Luckily the battery held out that long.  I don't think this belt was
that old, 3 years maybe.

I have the Mazdatrix double alternator pulley and two belts on the
alternator in the plane.  I'm thinking now the belts should be replaced
annually on the plane.  The great thing about having the same engine
in your car and your airplane, is you can take things like belts and
spark plugs out of the plane on a scheduled basis, then put them in
your car and drive them to failure.

--
Perry Mick
Duckt N7XR
http://www.ductedfan.com

 
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