I was hit up in a DM to provide the outcome of this and while I have a Toyota belt for when I finally install the correct alternator for now to keep me enjoying her. Toyota no longer sells the two shorter belts that would have worked so I went with Napa and after a few tries I got the 25-22495...
Now to find a smaller belt until I can source a decent used or re-built alternator.
Hmm, Cruiser Corps has remanufactured alternators for:
1967-1/1975 $139.90
1/1975-9/1977 $133.98
Classic Cruisers has an OEM Remanufactured one 1972-1975 $274.99
BTB Products has an OEM restored one...
So I wanted to replace the belt that came with the 40 that was obviously not OEM and too old to be trusted. But the new fan pn 99343 11265-77 is just a tad too long and I get a squeal on start-up and even can notice some slippage. It is adjusted to max length to answer the obvious question. Is...