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Keep an eye on the belt for cracking. Some say V belts are not designed to flex backwards.  I not criticizing your idea in any way, just saying to monitor it. Even if it lasts a year, that will be better longevity than I had due to the belts slipping on the alternator

Appreciate it Richard, your input is always accepted here! Did not know that v-belts should not be run backwards. I know it’s not automotive but I have several lawn tractors that they run the belt like this around a tensioning pulley. The belts do seem to be made differently though, wondering if they are made for this application. That will give me something to research in my “free” time. I would love to go with a multi rib belt but changing all the pulleys does not excite me or my pocketbook.