Serpentine Belt Tensioner

RMARIANI · 01-11-2001, 08:32 AM

Has anyone ever have their belt tensioner go bad. I figured they were either good or broken. I just replaced my alternator and belt. I notice that I can move the pulley end slightly with just my hand after it was all assembled. Everything seems to be working fine. I was just wondering if that movement was normal. Thanks.

fordgasm · 01-11-2001, 08:40 AM

There is an operating range for the tensioner. Take a look at the front face of it, there is an indicator that should be pointed within a range that is marked on the tensioner. If it is not, I would replace it.

I suppose it is also possible that the pulley bearing could wear out causing some movement right at the pulley. Just take a close look at it and see if you can find excessive wear.

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01-11-2001, 08:32 AM	#1
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	Serpentine Belt Tensioner Has anyone ever have their belt tensioner go bad. I figured they were either good or broken. I just replaced my alternator and belt. I notice that I can move the pulley end slightly with just my hand after it was all assembled. Everything seems to be working fine. I was just wondering if that movement was normal. Thanks.

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01-11-2001, 08:40 AM	#2
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	There is an operating range for the tensioner. Take a look at the front face of it, there is an indicator that should be pointed within a range that is marked on the tensioner. If it is not, I would replace it. I suppose it is also possible that the pulley bearing could wear out causing some movement right at the pulley. Just take a close look at it and see if you can find excessive wear. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT