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    Posted: 22-July-2017 at 5:20AM
I'm going to get new belts for my 1973 Gran Torino soon, I'd like to get Gates Green Stripe belts since that's what one of the old ones is. It's a stock all original 302, and I'd like to get the alternator and fan belt. Does anyone know the exact size to get? I see about 5 or 6 different sizes for a 1973 Gran Torino with the 302 engine.
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Gates Green Stripes are great belts. 

Your sizes are going to depend on your engine options/configuration. Things like alternator amperage, with or without A/C or P/S, etc, etc. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rockatansky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-July-2017 at 8:11AM
take your known good sized belts with you to the parts house and either measure them or match them up
 
good luck finding an outfit with a belt measure thang, a real hardware store or power equipment service shop might have one
 
 
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There's no air conditioning, it does have power steering. The alternator is original and says 15V and 42A on top along with a Ford part number
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And that's probably what I'll do since they aren't off the car yet
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