idler pully removal
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idler pully removal
My idler pully self distructed now I need to put on a new one. Can it be done without removing the fan shroud? Doesn't look like much room. Also, how do you unbolt the darn thing? Thanks.
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The pictures aren't terribly useful there...
If it's like the 5.0 on my '87, then you won't need to remove the shroud. If it's like the 5.0 in my '95, I haven't had the pleasure yet...
If it's like the 5.0 on my '87, then you won't need to remove the shroud. If it's like the 5.0 in my '95, I haven't had the pleasure yet...
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Thanks Lazy. I was thinking it was something like that. That center bolt is the same one used to relieve the tension so I was thinking that maybe it would have lefthand threads or some other complicated thing. So if it's righty tighty then we'll give it a try. Thanks again.
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That's what I was wondering about. To relieve the tension on the belt you lift up on the pulley nut which would "loosen" the bolt so left hand threads makes sense. Thanks
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Idler pulley bolt on a 351 Club Wagon is Left-hand Thread
I can confirm that the bolt that secures the idler pulley on a '92 Club Wagon, 351 CID with factory air, is left-hand thread. The bolt head is 5/8". After breaking it loose with a 1/2" drive, 5/8" socket on a long breaker bar, a Gearwrench is quite handy to finish unthreading it.
There were three part number choices at the parts store, depending on original equipment. Mine took a Gates Corporation part number 38007, marked "90 MM " on the box.
Enjoy!
There were three part number choices at the parts store, depending on original equipment. Mine took a Gates Corporation part number 38007, marked "90 MM " on the box.
Enjoy!
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