89' Ford F150 v8 5.0 Need help with drive belt!!

1989 FORD F-150
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MIKEHOLST
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The drive belt came off of my 89' Ford F150 v8 5.0 this morning and i have been trying to get it back on. I am only able to slide my alternator about a quarter of an inch downwards to try to get the belt back on but the belt seems to be WAY to tight!! My friend who knows trucks a bit said it is way to tight. I need help please. The drive belt is in very good shape, just need to get it back on its guides. i very much appreciate any information i can get. Thanks!!!
Nov 14, 2007 at 10:15 PM
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IMNOTLOKIN
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Your belt rotation should look something like this; The idler pulley must be depressed with a 1/2 breaker bar to install the belt. You should also have a sticker on your hood, if it hasn't come off.

www.mjw.com/amigo/images/belt.jpg

Hope this is useful.
Nov 14, 2007 at 11:56 PM