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My 86 was a direct drive alternator.
Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
2004 Range Rover L322 Toad
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From what I remember, to access my engine from under the bed, I would have to disassemble some cabinetry - It is definitely NOT made like my Dad's Thor DP - that hinges up easily.
Mine has a heart inverter & a engine coolant heater under the bed along with a couple of drawers.
1987 classic #159
8V92 MUI , Allison 740
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Super amazing stuff here. My wife told me “You should look for that belt in the toolbox” I think I don’t want her to be right! I’ll take a look at it tomorrow and also record a video of the location of the alternator and what I have under the bed (inverter, drawers and heater that works with the engine coolant)
1988 40ft Newell Classic
8V92 TA Mechanic
Allison 740 (4 speed)
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The DD parts manual shows eight belt configurations , from 28" to 46" in length . Width 3/8 and 1/2 . Engine serial number and type are needed to find correct P/N .
Hopefully you have a replacement belt in your spare parts bin .
When bed is removed on my '86 the engine is accessible, alternator is easy to get to . A section of the bed base has been cut out at some point to allow engine access . This panel is held down with screws , and is layered , hard insulation sandwiched between top piece and bottom plywood which has foil backed foam insulation . I avoid removing all this if possible !
My air cleaner is on the passenger side , so I can get to the alternator belts from driver's side .
Issues I had with the direct drive alternator that led to
my belt conversion is another story for another day.
Good luck!
Chris
1986 #89
VIN 007
Detroit 8V92 TA 475 HP
Allison four speed
Chris and Sharon Hand