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aston
11-06-04, 05:19 PM
Any alternative methods for setting the tension in the serpentine belt without using a tension gizmo. :wave:

Chris L.

Dukes69
11-06-04, 05:23 PM
ummm, get a smaller belt? :D I cant think of anything

sarah
11-06-04, 08:04 PM
how about a big ass breaker bar?

D4x4Fish
11-06-04, 09:02 PM
My CJ uses both the alternator and the power steering pump

aston
11-07-04, 07:09 AM
how about a big ass breaker bar?

:rolleyes: Sarah, Sarah... :duh: ;) ;)

The tension is set by adjusting the spatial relationship of the PS pump. To loose and the belt will slip, to tight and the axial load will cause premature failure of the blah blah blah.

Geddit ;)

sarah
11-07-04, 11:10 AM
:rolleyes: Sarah, Sarah... :duh: ;) ;)

The tension is set by adjusting the spatial relationship of the PS pump. To loose and the belt will slip, to tight and the axial load will cause premature failure of the blah blah blah.

Geddit ;)
hehe, it was rick's response, i just typed it for him :P
he said his method was "trial and error" and it did involve both of those two conditions.

:wave: