Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

 

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> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the
@#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?



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