Need to pull alternator without use of tensioner pulley

[rhombus]

I'm trying to pull my alternator off for replacement on my '99 7.3. When I was pulling up on the tensioner pulley to remove belt, the hole for the 1/2 drive cracked. Is there any way to pull the serpentine without using the tensioner pulley?

[forddieseldoctor]

There should be a lock on the bottom of the tensioner. If you pull on the belt in a long straight section far enough to engage the lock then you can do it without using a ratchet on the tensioner.

[ianstew]

does your tensioner have a hex head or torx head on the tensioner pulley itself? if it has a hex, you can put a wrench on it and use that to pull it out of the way. If it has a torx, you can try it, but it's pretty difficult to get a good bite on it, the torz likes to slip out lol. If it were me, i'd cut the belt and replace the tensioner.

[Schnot]

You could always cut the belt.

[rhombus]

Sorry for the delay. I was able to take it off by putting all my weight on the alternator while I loosened the bolts. I had a long screwdriver going through next to the alternator which was taking some tension off. I then slowly tilted the alternator down and slid the belt off. I reinstalled the new pulley the same way. Eventually, I'll probably take ianstew's advice and replace the tensioner pulley. Thanks for all the suggestions.
BTW, while I was able to install the pulley, it doesn't seem to be charging. I'll be creating a separate post for that issue.