Tighten Fan Belt

[johnr9q@yahoo.com]

I cant find a Video or description on how to do it

 

[nkaminar]

The generator is usually just tight enough that you can move it outward to tighten the belt. It helps to use a stout stick to leverage against the block. Some engines have a steel finger that will keep the generator in place and that is attached to one of the bolts that hold the timing gear cover on. The fan belt does not need to be extremely tight. You should be able to push the long span in about an inch. If too tight it will wear out the water pump bearing. If you cannot move the generator you can loosen the bolt that attaches it to the block with two 3/4 inch wrenches. I use a socket wrench on one end and a box end on the other. Tighten the bolt to the point where it holds the generator in place but so that you can move it to tighten the belt with the stick.

 

[Gary WA]

Do not do it tight!!!Correct tension is 1/2 to 1"

 

[2speed]

The old timey way is to find an appropriate thickness piece of wood and wedge it in to hold the belt tight.

 

[SAXBY2]

Purchase the Ford Service bulletins book. Many of the tech questions are answered there.

 

[Dino's A]

The maroon colored "Les Andrews" book covers this as well.

 

[J Franklin]

The belt can be quite slack and still do its job as long as it isn't slipping