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By the way I used a Gates tensioner & idle pulley I am very happy with them and made in the USA
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I was actually thinking about throwing in a new water pump, idler pulley, tensioner and belt. while i was at it.
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So far my experience has been that anytime you hear squeaking then the tensioner is the culprit. Not sure it that is the case for everyone else out there but for me it's been the issue 100% of the time. A new belt would buy me some time but eventually it would shred or start squealing again.
A good test is to check the pulley alignment with a straight edge. The tensioner wheels should remain on the same plane as the other pulleys and not cam out.
A good test is to check the pulley alignment with a straight edge. The tensioner wheels should remain on the same plane as the other pulleys and not cam out.
thanks for the pics. very informative!!!
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I tried this method and the only time the squeak left was when I sprayed the belt, until the wd-40 dried.
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make sure you give ford parts man your vin. number due to length options,couple years ago people here recomended OEM or Gates Fleet Runner Micro V H-D.The gates has been squeak free,but I replaced tensioner [f8uz-6b209-ca] & top idler pulley [f8tz-8678-fa,also was careful to not get coolant & lubricants on the belt while servicing.
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does this look like the correct tensioner to you guys? I'm always skeptical about buying parts like these on Amazon and want to make sure.
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does this look like the correct tensioner to you guys? I'm always skeptical about buying parts like these on Amazon and want to make sure.
Amazon.com: Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner: Automotive
Amazon.com: Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner: Automotive
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Yes, the BT-50 is correct. I have one on the way from Amazon right now. I can let you know how it turns out, but in my experience you are pretty safe buying from them. I especially like when it says "fulfilled by Amazon" as I know they're handling the sale and not one of the outside vendors.
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Yes, the BT-50 is correct. I have one on the way from Amazon right now. I can let you know how it turns out, but in my experience you are pretty safe buying from them. I especially like when it says "fulfilled by Amazon" as I know they're handling the sale and not one of the outside vendors.