LTR belt issues- '99 Prostat 205

[russlars]

Sorry, I forgot to look forward a page. Glad you got yours fixed also!

[Honkity Hank]

Originally Posted by russlars

I'm pretty sure that is the old bracket and original alternator. When mine broke it was the bottom hole in the alternator which required a new alternator and then they added an extra bracket that hooks to the top bolt and another part of the motor for additional stabilization. I don't have a picture of the new style, but here is the picture of my alternator with the broken bracket.

On my boat the bolt failed not the alternator flange, a new grade 5.2 bolt was only 3 bucks or so, I am afraid that a grade 8 bolt might cause the flange to fail as in your picture. Your top bolt looks to be stamped as a grade 5.2.

I will order the bracket as it seems to recognize that the either a bolt or a flange will fail.

[rem_pss308]

So does anyone have a picture of the new bracket.

I dont think mine has the new bracket. and it breaks a bolt from time to time.

[hester]

Originally Posted by rem_pss308

So does anyone have a picture of the new bracket.

I dont think mine has the new bracket. and it breaks a bolt from time to time.

I installed the bracket several months ago when the lower flange/ear cracked like russlars.

[Honkity Hank]

Does the bracket only reinforce the top connection? On my boat the top bolt is bigger than the bottom bolt (that failed) I was thinking the bracket would reinforce the lower end. Also on yours does the upper bolt go through the ear and thread into the bracket at the rear? I looks misaligned in the photo.

[hester]

Originally Posted by Honkity Hank

Does the bracket only reinforce the top connection? On my boat the top bolt is bigger than the bottom bolt (that failed) I was thinking the bracket would reinforce the lower end. Also on yours does the upper bolt go through the ear and thread into the bracket at the rear? I looks misaligned in the photo.

Yes, it only connects to the top only. The goal of the bracket as stated in the recall is to "eliminate the stress that occurs on the alternator mounting system during acceleration and deceleration of the engine or when the boat is being operated in rough-water conditions"

Yes, my bolt does go through and thread into the rear bracket. I'm not sure why mine is off center but the new bracket fit perfectly. Maybe the ear on the new alternator is shaped differently.

[rem_pss308]

Thanks for the pic. I will be getting one if Baws has one

[timvan]

Anyone know the size of the lower mounting bolt...the one that mounts the bracket to the block?

[Honkity Hank]

Did the bracket update on the 2000 prostar 205 this weekend. A big thanks to Chuck at Bay Area Watersports for sending the bracket (and a new glove box shock). The install was super easy, especially when I had my tool box (previous temp fix done with a short supply of tools). I did locktite the bolt on the alternator but not the water pump bolt. Did not have the right socket to torque to spec, will do that next time I take boat out, for now I just tightened down until I thought it was about 25 lbs, no telling what it truly is now.

Thanks again Chuck, appreciate the help!

Jeff - Atlanta

[PT 1999 ProStar]

Hey guys,

Good read this thread. I have a question does your water pump bounce around like crazy? I have a 1999 ProStar with LTR. I did get the new bracket for the lower part of the water pump which is a two piece connection. However my pump just seems to move way to much! Do you guys have this issue? It makes the boat vibrate alittle. At lower speeds and at idle is when I hear/see it the most.

Any insight? Am I missing anything?


Thanks
PT