Belt tensioner adjustments

Shotgun28 · 03-23-2001, 10:25 AM

After removing my smog pump assembly initially, everything was perfect, but after further review under the hood while the car is running, I would feel more comfortable to move the tensioner up a little, I heard you can adjust it, but how. Belt is running pretty close to itself, may rub.

Or second option, Smog pump Idler pulley, what would work out best, and what cost is average, any recommendations?

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip,GT40 P heads, looking at new exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus.

Shotgun28 · 03-23-2001, 11:27 PM

Anyone? Class anyone?

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip,GT40 P heads, looking at new exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus.

fordgasm · 03-24-2001, 06:25 PM

The tensioner is not adjustable. If you made changes to smog pump, A/C or power steering you may need a shorter belt. There is a range that the tensioner needs to operate within, look at the front of the tensioner, you will see a range and an indicator. As long as you're within this range you will be fine.

Hope that helps

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

03-23-2001, 10:25 AM	#1
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	Belt tensioner adjustments After removing my smog pump assembly initially, everything was perfect, but after further review under the hood while the car is running, I would feel more comfortable to move the tensioner up a little, I heard you can adjust it, but how. Belt is running pretty close to itself, may rub. Or second option, Smog pump Idler pulley, what would work out best, and what cost is average, any recommendations? ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip,GT40 P heads, looking at new exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus.

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03-23-2001, 11:27 PM	#2
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	Anyone? Class anyone? ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip,GT40 P heads, looking at new exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus.

03-24-2001, 06:25 PM	#3
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	The tensioner is not adjustable. If you made changes to smog pump, A/C or power steering you may need a shorter belt. There is a range that the tensioner needs to operate within, look at the front of the tensioner, you will see a range and an indicator. As long as you're within this range you will be fine. Hope that helps ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT