Various places I've read about issues with the belt rubbing the water pump on a Westerbeke Universal M35A since the pump is mounted on the starboard side of the engine and not in the center like an M35B. The kit description implies it fits both the A & B versions. Has anyone with a M35A successfully mounted the Balmar kit so there are no issues?
48-USP-M-B - Balmar
Has anyone seen or used the similar kit from Marine Smart Energy? They have a kit labeled specifically for the M35A, but I don't know how it avoids the problem unless their pulley diameters are smaller. If that is the case, would that not require the tach to be recalibrated?
PK-M35A Universal M-35A Marine Serpentine Pulley Kit - Marine Smart Energy
48-USP-M-B - Balmar
Has anyone seen or used the similar kit from Marine Smart Energy? They have a kit labeled specifically for the M35A, but I don't know how it avoids the problem unless their pulley diameters are smaller. If that is the case, would that not require the tach to be recalibrated?
PK-M35A Universal M-35A Marine Serpentine Pulley Kit - Marine Smart Energy
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