Here is a very good example of a very bad alignment. As we can see the alternator needs to come forward in the forward align position. This belt will do nothing but wear prematurely if left like this.


Like many installers do, this installer simply bolted the bracket on and slammed it all the way to aft alignment, never considering there were slots in the bracket for a reason..


Sight your eye and the belt to the edge of the teak board...!! You can also see the curvature where it comes off the water pump pulley.


Image courtesy: S. Jackson