1989 Ford F150 serpentine belt

1989 FORD F-150
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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TRAVIS2693
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my smog pump ceased up so i bypassed that with a shorter belt. nothing is touching it and it is freying on the outside ribs of the belt why?
Jun 14, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the belt is the same width? Is everything aligned properly?
Jun 16, 2010 at 11:06 PM
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