icanfixall
Official GMM hand model
Ask this question earlier about the metal idler pulley from Napa... They have no idea. Anyone got the part number so I can get one for the spare that rides behind the rear seat??? Thanks...
[My spring loaded idler causes the belt to move forward almost forcing the belt to come off the WP pulley. The shaft or whatever on the spring is worn, I can move it up and down about a 1/4" causing it to lean down with belt tension on it. The marking on the spring retainer says to check the manual before disconnecting. Is there a preload on the spring ? Never had one off. What precautions should I take when removing ?
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Up date: Took the tensioner off today, no problem getting it off, the spring is caught by a lip on the casting. What I found was the bearing's had worn and the shoulder bolt had worn very little at the head. The bearing's look like copper tubing and only 1/32" thick, 9/16" X 5/8" OD. Cut them out. Lo and behold there laying on the bench was a nylon tube 1/2" X 5/8" X 2" , reamed it out to 9/16" put it on the shoulder bolt and pressed it in. Reinstalled the tensioner and belt. Runs just perfect now. By the way the idler on it is a flat plastic one. The bolt that holds the idler on is a LEFT HAND thread . Will see how long it will last now.
Thanks Guy's for all the info.
Bill