1994 Ford Explorer Drivebelt tensioner

1994 FORD EXPLORER
186,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHOPSTEWARD
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I'm attempting to change the alternator . Of course you first must remove drivebelt. When I turn bolt counterclockwise to release tension on the belt, the bolt starts to back out - I'm pretty ticked off right now as I'm being eaten alive by mosqito's in 90 deg., humid weather . I cannot gather my thoughts without explitives & wrench throwing...... can someone help ....... PLEASE ?
Marc ;o)
Jun 13, 2009 at 10:21 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Look on tensioner for a square cut hole. Place the end on a breaker bar and rotate tensioner off remove belt. And get some Off
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
Jun 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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SHOPSTEWARD
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Thanks Doc ! I'm on it !

I tried the new " Blue Listerine" , you know, the mouthwash - works better than Off for mosiqitos and leaves me smelling sweet but a little sticky . The wife heard my cussing and the saw tools flying up the driveway AND noticed the "sweet" smell about me ......... at least my blood pressure returned to normal after a "roll in 'da hay" !! Try it !
THX AGAIN,
Marc ;o)
Jun 13, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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I'll try that lots of skeetes here in Florida
Jun 13, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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THX AGAIN DOC ! The job took about 30 minutes and NO skeeter bites !!
Have a goodern !

Marc ;o)
Jun 13, 2009 at 4:27 PM