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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Pulley Alignment problem

Had a new engine installed and I've gone through 2 serpentine belts in the last 3 weeks. The pulleys are not aligned. Is there a way to adjust the pulleys to make them line up so I don't have to get belts every 2 weeks. Thanks and what would make the pulleys all of a sudden become unaligned. I got the same exact size engine, etc for the replacement.

1989 F-150 300 cu, 4.9 liter
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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when u installed it, sometimes people use the wrong bolt on the waterpump and it will kick it out 1/2 in for the bolt head, i am not too familiar with your particular setup but double check to make sure that the brackets are flush with the motor
also is it a new waterpump?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 05:13 AM
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Also check the PS pump pulley. I've seen instances of where it's fully snugged up, thus causing it to be mis-aligned and eating belts.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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i ve seen that too, good call
 
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