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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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bad decision?

So a couple weeks ago my batteries go dead.(only 11 months old)Replaced them under warranty,so all was good.Now they are dead again.my alternator is toast,bad grinding etc.So I picked up a replacement,and figured I would do the belt also.WOW!!! that is a pita.i have 81,000 on 04'.I hope I really needed this darn belt.Anyways,I will hopefully get it finished in the A.M.Thanks for anyones support.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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The belt isn't too bad once you have done it once or twice. The trick is to pull up on the belt at the alt on the passenger side of the pully. Then with anouther person, or your other hand, lock the tensioner by pressing in the spring loaded lock. Remove and replace the belt. Once you have it routed through all the pullies just pull up on the belt again at the same spot to release the lock.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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and that why the dealer chargers 2 hours. lmao.
Its not bad after the first few times.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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well, I found a nice diagram on here.I think once I get rested up,I can do it.Hopefully this is the last time.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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there is a diagram under the hood should be on the driverside about 6" away from the hood latch next to radaitor.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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also,whats the deal with the bad alternator light?I never had that.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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sometimes it just works that way.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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there is a diagram under the hood should be on the driverside about 6" away from the hood latch next to radaitor.
yeah,I have that.I just needed a better pic,lol
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Probably too late...

Here is a great alternator discussion...

Note the comment about bad wiring.. pigtail...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-problems.html
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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finally got everything going again.what a pita. replaced the alternator and belt..
 
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