AC stretch belt help please

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Put on a new ac stretch belt. Followed the shop manual to the T, but after slipping the belt on, it is seated perfect on the crank pully but off a rib on the compressor pully. Is there a way to readjust the belt one rib over on the compressor pully or do i need to cut the belt and redo? thanks in advance

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[Cory S]

You'll have to apply side pressure and lift under the belt on the compressor while rotating the crank bolt. It can be a pain, but can be done with 2 people and a screw driver shaft usually.

Think of it as an old bicycle chain.

 

[glockholiday]

Why can't you release some pressure from the tensioner and position it how you want?

 

[Cory S]

Why can't you release some pressure from the tensioner and position it how you want?

There is no tensioner for the AC compressor stretch belt. It's a stretch over install.

 

[Cobra Jet]

There is no tensioner for the AC compressor stretch belt. It's a stretch over install.

Which is a poor design...

Some M6G members have added the tensioner; here's the DIY of an additional belt tensioner to the Coyote which some say helps with the A/C issues:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/uh-guys.113536/

 

[Ruiner46]

I found that this tool makes the stretch belt installation a lot easier.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/stretch-belt-remover-installer

It can be found cheaper on Amazon...

 

[Whitedevil95]

I literally just did this as well and had the same issue. I just kept turning the motor over and it slowly worked itself onto the Compressor. I also used a screw driver to give it some gentle side pressure as well. What a pita these stretch bels are though.

 

[Cobra Jet]

I found that this tool makes the stretch belt installation a lot easier.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/stretch-belt-remover-installer

It can be found cheaper on Amazon...

That's good to know a tool exists to assist with the R&R of a A/C stretch belt. I have quite a few Lisle tools, great Company and quality tools.

 

[slime_bullet]

I got it guys, thanks a ton! Used the old stretch belt, slid it over the new belt and held cross tension as the old belt went around the ac pully between the new belt and pully

 

[Mike Pfeifer]

The stretch belt is one of those things that takes a few times to really get the hang of. Do it a couple more times and you will be able to replace it in 5 minutes.

 

[Jessealanc]

does the lisle tool work on the coyote? there a very small space on the backside of the crank pully so it seems that u wouldnt be able to fit the tool behind there.

 

[Ruiner46]

does the lisle tool work on the coyote? there a very small space on the backside of the crank pully so it seems that u wouldnt be able to fit the tool behind there.

No, it didn't work for me on the AC side. I can't remember if I tried it on the crank pulley, but I have an ATI balancer. I forgot about this post and I should have deleted my recommendation. I bought the tool and didn't need to try it out for months, then when I went to use it, I couldn't make it work.

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