Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Alternator Belt - Coming Off, Worn, Glazed or Broken
Number 83-I-167
Section 6 Date 12/83
Subject:
ALTERNATOR BELT COMING OFF, WORN, GLAZED OR BROKEN ON 1982 - 1983 FIREBIRDS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES
Thrown off, broken, worn or glazed alternator belts may be the result of alternator pulley misalignment to the water pump and crankshaft pulleys..
If this condition is encountered, obtain and install the following parts:
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Part number 14079285, spacer (replaces part number 6262934).
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Part number 14079250, belt (replaces part number 9433639)..
NOTICE:
New parts available SOP 1984.
Figure 1
On those 1982 vehicles equipped with 70 amp alternators, the existing rear brace, (part number 14017795) must be removed, altered (see Figure 1) and
reinstalled. The existing belt (part number 9433744) must also be reinstalled or replaced with a new belt of the same part number.
Figure 2
If misalignment still exists, remove part number 14034010 top alternator bracket, extend inlet manifold slot .08" (2 mm) toward front of vehicle and
reinstall (see Figure 2).
Retighten all belts to specifications.
