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Mar 27, 2006 | 08:56 PM

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1969fordguy

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Thanks. I'll print the NAPA screen shot out so that my next visit to the store will settle this!

Oh yeah, FTE gets it done!

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:01 PM

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might as well buy 4 of them. replace all 3 and keep a spare in the glove box.

Mar 29, 2006 | 09:47 AM

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Alright guys, this is kicking my butt... The tensioner is not aligned just right with all of the other pulleys. It is turned to the side a little. When it is pulled back just a bit then it lines up just right. Is there an adjustment on the tensioner? I priced a new one from NAPA - $95.00 ouch. On the brighter side I did get new bearings for $3 each.

Mar 29, 2006 | 11:12 AM

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how does it look once you start it up and its running? if you replaced the belt its gonna squeak.

good score on the bearings thats cheap.

Mar 29, 2006 | 01:34 PM

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It looks like it is turned sideways (the tensioner pulley) maybe 10 degrees. With the engine running, the belt does not squeak or chirp. It just doesn't look right. What made me think it could be adjusted is when you pull the tensioner back some (with a 15mm breaker bar) it lines up correctly. Or, as the tensioner goes through it's travel it gets out of alignment.

Mar 29, 2006 | 10:50 PM

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Replace that thing before it takes something else out. It HAS to be in perfect alignment or it will overheat the belt and destroy it.

Mar 30, 2006 | 07:12 AM

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Yes sir, a new idler will be purchased.

Mar 31, 2006 | 09:01 AM

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New tensioner from AutoZone installed, $46

New bearings from NAPA installed, $3 each

Finding out how to do it all myself from FTE members, PRICELESS