Re: [MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
INA seems to be a good source, they had the right size for the alternator on my '87 wagon with OM603. Not sure if they have a catalog to show all the alternators that they fit. If for your MB, I'm sure they've got one. If another application and the alternator is a Bosch, I'll bet they have that

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:03:02 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > and I should replace the alternator pulley with the overrunning type > (OAP) to reduce the wear and tear on the whole serpentine belt > tensioning system. Are these generally available for various types of alternators, or will

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Took me about an hour to do this job. Both the old pin and the pivot arm were worn out, so both needed replacing. I probably could have re-used the pulley wheel, but didn't. Next will be the little shock, and I should replace the alternator pulley with the overrunning type (OAP) to reduce the we

[MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No longer has bearings, it's just the arm with a steel sleeve inserted, and then it rotates a big metal pin. Weird. As far as I can tell, one cannot purchase this as a kit or assembly, the arm, the pulley wheel, and the pin are all sold separately. I'm going to try to tackle this job later today