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lotsagas4u · 05-31-2011, 05:50 PM

What is the correct way to tighten belts on an 8BA, mine has 2 wide belts, back belt runs from generator down to side tensioner and around single crank pulley. The front/outer belt runs from generator to water pumps. The inner belt is easy to tighten, loosen the 2 bolts and slide the tensioner out, tighten the bolts. The water pump belt bracket has the the large bracket nut/square washer. How is the safest way to pry the complete bracket upwards to tighten the belt. Thanks for your thoughts.

05-31-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	8BA belts What is the correct way to tighten belts on an 8BA, mine has 2 wide belts, back belt runs from generator down to side tensioner and around single crank pulley. The front/outer belt runs from generator to water pumps. The inner belt is easy to tighten, loosen the 2 bolts and slide the tensioner out, tighten the bolts. The water pump belt bracket has the the large bracket nut/square washer. How is the safest way to pry the complete bracket upwards to tighten the belt. Thanks for your thoughts.