Need help getting belt back on alternator after egr delete!

[at0075]

So I can't figure it out. Is there a trick. When I unbolted it I leaned it forwar then took the belt off and sat it aside. Now trying to mount it back and I tried leaning it back with belt and I just don't have enough *** to hold it down and get bolts in/ line up. Help please. Need advice

[xu67585]

Lock the belt tensioner and just do it the proper way, these belts are to strong to do it the other way and you run the risk of damaging something. A 1/2 in breaker bar or ratchet with a cheater pipe will do the trick.

[powerstroke welding rig]

I just went to the auto parts store and rented the proper tool for 5 bucks. It worked great.

[mazsecond]

I always use a long 1/2" ratchet and cheater bar like mentioned above; always works great!

[ZMANN]

I use my arm and pull the belt , lock the tensioner =Free

[mazsecond]

Originally Posted by ZMANN

I use my arm and pull the belt , lock the tensioner =Free

You must be a giant! Those belts are tightttttt.....



Or maybe I should just be working out more

[ZMANN]

lol
IDK I am 6'4" and 240 so maybe being a fat Arse paid off for once

[forddieseldoctor]

Originally Posted by ZMANN

I use my arm and pull the belt , lock the tensioner =Free

I do the same thing. But I have found that the 05 and newer 6.0's use a stiffer tensioner. I used to grab the belt with 2 hands and pull up and slip it over the alternator pulley. But then I discovered the lock on the tensioner.

[at0075]

Thanks guys. I tried pullin it. I'm 6,2 200 pounds and it's not happening lol. I'll try the tensioner lock. Wheres It located?

[southend]

Originally Posted by at0075

Thanks guys. I tried pullin it. I'm 6,2 200 pounds and it's not happening lol. I'll try the tensioner lock. Wheres It located?

On the tensioner...........i believe it's in the owners manual.

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