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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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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
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Does the alternator have its' own belt or is it part of the serpentine route?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Did you route it properly? Is it the correct belt?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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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.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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its the same belt and i guess u tighten it where the top bolt on the alternator is right??/
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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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.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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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?
 
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