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Old May 24, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Hey, i need to get th ealternator sitting liwer in my engine bay. I was wondering if the way i have it setup will work. I mean it is all lined up and everything, i am just wondering if i can make the tensioner work. I figure I could just drill a new hole on the tensioner mount to spin it downard and hopefuly it will be low enough to work...?

Old May 24, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Oh Yeah... I KNOW it is pretty dirty, but it is only gonna be in there like 6-8 months then it is getting sold and i am dropping in a REALLY pretty and chromed out 408 ; ) For now i am just making sure it looks good with the hood closed and that it goes like a bat out of hell!!
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Are you putting the AC back in the car? I can't see how you will clear the water pump with the belt running across the top from the alt. to the power steering.
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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I see a problem here
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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ouch
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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I see a problem here

Nice diagram.[8D]
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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This was my plan. Everythign spinning clockwise except the waterpump... Thats how it spins right??
Old May 25, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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This was my plan. Everythign spinning clockwise except the waterpump... Thats how it spins right??
All the rotations are correct they do make different tensioners I have a few assorted ones from 4cyl, V6, V8, different lengths. I belive some even apply tension in the opposite direction than the stock one. There are also tension pullies with grooves to run on the inside of the belt too I have a few of these. If you get an idea of how you want to apply the tension I would then go JY hunting on more than just fords for something that might work.
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sweet. I was wondering about the rotation.
Also i like your car (assuming thats yours in your signature) I miss my fox SO much!! I am thinking about buying a roller when i yank this 5.0 out to swap in the 408...
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sweet. I was wondering about the rotation.
Also i like your car (assuming thats yours in your signature) I miss my fox SO much!! I am thinking about buying a roller when i yank this 5.0 out to swap in the 408...
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