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Old 02-26-2006, 12:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default *&^$# belt tensioner!!!
Is there a way to loosen the amount of tension on the belt tensioner so I can slip the new belt on? Having a hard time getting my hands in there to push it down far enough so I can slip the belt over the alternator. Yes, it is on the right way! And yes, it is the right belt! Is there some trick I am not savy too?
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Old 02-26-2006, 12:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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breaker bar and socket.
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Usually there is a place to put a 1/2" breaker bar or socket wrench, which you can then pull back towards the pivot point of the tensioner.
If not try:
a socket on the tensioner pully bolt or a big-ass screwdriver to use as a pry bar.
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SHIT...steve you and I actually agreed on something......lol
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Got 'er done! Called DiscoMike and he told me the same thing - to use a wrench. It worked! Yeah! Oh...that infamous ticking noise...it is now gone - there was about an inch long section of the old belt where the 5 grooves had worn off. I am lucky it didn't fail me before this!
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Just repeat after me......tools are our friends.......
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No kiddin'! I had been trying for about an hour to push it down with my hands. It would move but I couldn't get my hands in there to push it the last 1/2 inch so the belt would slip on. My hands are a tad bit bruised but I'll heal! With the 15mm wrench...it took about 5 seconds!

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Yeah- let's not let that happen again! Otherwise the board gets boring...
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What is the next project, there is still plenty of day light left???
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Yeah- let's not let that happen again! Otherwise the board gets boring...
Yeah I would have said something else..but we both posted at the same time.....It was either a breaker bar or jelly donut!
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Well...if I hadn't of woken up so late from drinking too much beer waiting for emails from Kelli ...I might have tackled this project sooner and taken the boys to play in the snow...
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Oh...that infamous ticking noise...it is now gone
i guess i cant call your truck chitty chitty bang bang anymore...
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Well...if I hadn't of woken up so late from drinking too much beer waiting for emails from Kelli ...I might have tackled this project sooner and taken the boys to play in the snow...
OH, Blame it on Kelli, that's good.
Hell she was up pretty early this morning posting away.
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No kiddin'! I had been trying for about an hour to push it down with my hands. It would move but I couldn't get my hands in there to push it the last 1/2 inch so the belt would slip on. My hands are a tad bit bruised but I'll heal! With the 15mm wrench...it took about 5 seconds!

Thanks DiscoMike!
your hands are more suitable for other purposes LOL
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^^ Seen this done in 10 minutes.
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