Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

alternator ??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:58 AM
  #1  
a ayala's Avatar
a ayala
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
alternator ??

removed the belt on my 460 to get other alternator on and the belt just stays loose. wont get tight and squels!!! why?? any help;?? 1991 ford f250 7.5
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:13 AM
  #2  
zxwut?'s Avatar
zxwut?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,964
Likes: 2
From: Fort Worth
Does the alternator have its' own belt or is it part of the serpentine route?
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 09:46 AM
  #3  
jplinville's Avatar
jplinville
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,431
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
Did you route it properly? Is it the correct belt?
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:28 AM
  #4  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Back up.........Remove the belt again, and very carefully examine the belt routing decal under the hood.

You would not be the first or the last to have routed the serpentine belt incorrectly.
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:44 PM
  #5  
a ayala's Avatar
a ayala
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
its the same belt and i guess u tighten it where the top bolt on the alternator is right??/
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:59 PM
  #6  
ymeski56's Avatar
ymeski56
Der Postmeister
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,859
Likes: 560
From: Long Beach, Calimexiforia
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by a ayala
its the same belt and i guess u tighten it where the top bolt on the alternator is right??/
The Tensioner does that. Are the pulley's the same size? I'm thinking misrouted. Been there, done that! But it's on & running. Just squeaking? Pully is not completely inline or your belt's fried.
 
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:44 PM
  #7  
jplinville's Avatar
jplinville
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,431
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
The tensioner puts the tension on the belt, there is no other adjustments...if it is a serpentine belt.

Was it one belt only, that routes to all pulleys on your engine?
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:39 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE