POP under the hood

[h2odrx]

something broke under the hood.... I thought it was the belt, but it was in one piece, something was squealing at idle. Of course it was dark so I could not see.. it looks like the PS bracket broke?

 

[geonc]

Dwight, take a look at the idler/tensioner ...just below the alt.

The PS bracket is one beefy cast alloy piece and I seriously doubt that would "just" break.

If the idler did throw a 7, now is the time to upgrade to the dual idler mod

 

[h2odrx]

It's the bracket broke in half.... I will upgrade the idlers.....

pics to follow.....


anybody got part# F6TE-19E708-AA laying around?

 

[milner351]

That's really strange!

I've never heard to any bracket like that failing.... seems really wierd. Hopefully you can find one in a junkyard.

 

[h2odrx]

That's really strange!

I've never heard to any bracket like that failing.... seems really wierd. Hopefully you can find one in a junkyard.

The Ford Tech said he had seen it once or twice? it is broke in 3 pieces!

 

[JLDickmon]

It's the bracket broke in half.... I will upgrade the idlers.....

pics to follow.....


anybody got part# F6TE-19E708-AA laying around?

Holy Clotsaks, Batman!

how the hell did you manage that?

 

[h2odrx]

Holy Clotsaks, Batman!

how the hell did you manage that?

I don't know what happened, but it looks like the bottom was broken for a while then the top 2 went, the top bolt is missing ( well the head is the rest is in the PS pump) so that may have started it? The bolts are so long I can't even get them off to fix it, the keep hitting the pulley?

If the idler did throw a 7, now is the time to upgrade to the dual idler mod

Where is this at? cause it has 2?

 

[geonc]

I don't know what happened, but it looks like the bottom was broken for a while then the top 2 went, the top bolt is missing ( well the head is the rest is in the PS pump) so that may have started it? The bolts are so long I can't even get them off to fix it, the keep hitting the pulley?

Dwight, the pulley needs to be removed in order for the bolts to come out......clicky here for puller kit
I know....cheap imitation from overseas but you will spend $80+ from NAPA etc... .......

The bonus is this kit will also work on the vacum pump pulley when it comes time to change it as well!

Where is this at? cause it has 2?

On '94/'97 PSD's the tensioner has a tendency to grenade.
You COULD spend$$$$$$$$$$$$ at the stealership for just a std replacement single pulley jobby

OR Spend about US $60 for a DUAL pulley tensioner. It is for '99 up PSD's.
Car Quest p/n 89257CQ and GreenStripe belt #K081223

The fix is realitvly simple.......{I did mine in the parts store parking lot with a cordless sawzall.......talk about REDNECK }

You need a T-50 TORX bit...remove the LOWER right idler and pitch it away.
Using a medium fine sawzall blade, remove the pulley mounting boss down FLUSH-even- with the rest of the alt mount brkt.

I was able to do this with the alt brkt mounted....your experience/comfort level will dictate weather you remove the alt and brkt....6 bolts.

Then install the new dual idler tensioner.

The one you get from FORK {that costs more than twice} requires you to also grind the web area for clerance

Hope this helps

 

[h2odrx]

Thanks George!
I've got it towed to the house now and will start to do some work. I guess this means back to walking.

 

[h2odrx]

$124.66 for the bracket, $9 for the HF puller and a lot of sweat and she is back on the road!!!!

 

[Papabear]

I hope she goes smooth for ya

 

[geonc]

$124.66 for the bracket, $9 for the HF puller and a lot of sweat and she is back on the road!!!!

Dwight!

Where did you get the bracket? bone yard or stealer? That price seems out of line for both....but if'n it got ya runnin

Did you do the tensioner upgrade ?

 

[94f450sd]

$124.66 for the bracket, $9 for the HF puller and a lot of sweat and she is back on the road!!!!

damn!!! i just so happen to have a used bracket that id have sold you cheap.

 

[h2odrx]

Dwight!

Where did you get the bracket? bone yard or stealer? That price seems out of line for both....but if'n it got ya runnin

Did you do the tensioner upgrade ?

Dealer item, did not get the upgrade done will save that for later?

damn!!! i just so happen to have a used bracket that id have sold you cheap.

I asked if anybody had one? what would you sell it for?

 

[94f450sd]

ya i didnt catch you in time.but i woulda gave it to ya for like 30.00 plus shipping