| Alternator Tensioner Install [message #232360] |
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Richard Andis
Messages: 261
Registered: January 2013
Location: HELL Paso, TX
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Attempted to install Applied's alternator tensioning system in an effort to make maintenance of the belts a bit easier. 4 hours later I ended giving up and installed the belt the OEM way.
The main problem was that if I installed the tensioner first, I couldn't loosen the alternator enough to get the belt on. The "L" stop bracket kept interfering with getting the alternator loose enough to slip the belt on. I believe I was using the correct belt (Gates 7570),
Is there a secret squirrel method to get this system to work?
This is on a 78 Royale with stock 403.
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
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