(Home) Why 2 alternator belts

Hi, can anyone tell me why there are 2 alternator belts on my 2 lt 1990 diesel townace. It does not seem to make any sense.

- (#11908) craig, 3 Jul 04 08:38

To spread the heavy load on the belts, as they run several other pulleys as well, in fact many vehicles used 2 standard 'V' belts before the introduction of the modern poly V belts that are much wider.

Regards Rob.

- (#11908) Rob Drinkwater, 3 Jul 04 17:45