View Full Version : 5.0 Belt tensioner problems
93fox5.0
09-02-2011, 02:42 PM
alright so on my 302 i did a smog pump delete (no pulley) and a a/c delete (ford racing a/c delete kit) which moved my power steering pump up to where my a/c compressor used to be. and where the belt goes around the alternator, the tensioner is pushing the top part of the belt into the bottom which is causing it to squeel. i was planning on replacing the tensioner, because i was told that it was applying too much pressure on the belt. so ultimatly what i want to know is if anyone has had this problem and how did you fix it. and if i were to order a tensioner from like jegs if i would get the bolt that attaches the tensioner to its bracket thing. thanks before hand to anyone that can help me out. sorry im pretty bad at explaining this...
cobra429boss
09-02-2011, 05:09 PM
get a smaller sized belt
mustang8998
09-02-2011, 07:01 PM
Make sure it is routed right, or get the right size belt.
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa343/jv2290/1spTech_50belts.gif
blown96cobra
09-02-2011, 08:56 PM
Go about 1.5in shorter on the belt.
93fox5.0
09-02-2011, 10:05 PM
i routed my belt like the last diagram. and i am using a smaller belt than what it says. i cant remember the exact size... but i dont wanna go too small that it starts to wear out my power steering pump and water pump by putting too much strain on the pully and bearings. but the bolt holding the tensioner on isnt the right bolt. it was rigged by the person i bought the car from, so does anyone know if a new tensioner would come with a bolt?
chris91
09-02-2011, 10:53 PM
Not sure if this link will work but on Autozone's website the pic they have for the tensioner shows the bolt with it and it says it comes with everything needed to install. Might want to call them up and have them check or just run up there and have them pull it so you can be sure.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Belt-Tensioner/1991-Ford-Mustang/_/N-ith1mZ8gdap?counter=1&filterByKeyWord=belt+tensioner&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=199239_0_1562_
93fox5.0
09-02-2011, 11:17 PM
alright thank you very much. i couldnt find one that showed the bolt with it. but then autozone was like the only place i didnt check. they will be getting a call in the morning.
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