FORD ALT

2004 FORD F-350
55,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WDR
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NEED TO INSTALL NEW ALT IN A FORD F350. THE IDLER PULLEY WILL NOT MOVE, CAN'T GET BELT OFF. IS THERE A TRICK TO IT? ALSO THE ENGINE HAS A HYD PUMP IN THE BELT ROUTING SYSTEM.
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:07 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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You need a 3/8 or 1/2 inch breaker bar (I can't remember but all you have to do is look). and the longer the better.

Insert it directly in the middle of the tensioner pulley and turn clockwise. It will release the tension on the belt.

****NOTE*******
Remember the belt routing. If you have to, make a drawing of it.
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you been able to remove the belt / Tensionier
Dec 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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