I apologize for not removing the irrelevant content from my last post.
I'm sure I am on the right pulley, esp after seeing the video. I am also
turning the right way. I soaked the tensioner spring with PB Blaster
and tried again this morning. I even used a 20" cheater bar and all it
would do is rock the whole truck in the direction I was turning. In the
video and from a few other experiences I've had in this area, the
tensioner should move with a little effort. On this one it is like the
tensioner is welded to the engine.
On 8/12/2012 7:26 PM, DML Digest wrote:
> DML Digest Sunday, August 12 2012 Volume 05 : Number 4611
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> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
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> DML: tensioner pulley
> DML: tensioner pulley
> DML: tensioner pulley
> DML: oil dipstick and cigarette lighter ?'s
> Re: DML: tensioner pulley
> Re: DML: tensioner pulley
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> I really don't know $pook. R U turning it the right way.
> Soak it down with pb blaster and try again tomorrow.
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> Francis Fastje
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> Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:25:28 -0500
> From: David Gersic <info@zaccaria-pinball.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: tensioner pulley
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> On Sunday, August 12, 2012 01:26:22 PM you wrote:
>> 98 Dakota Sport 3.9. I need to change out the alternator but I'm having
>> trouble with the tensioner. I use a 15mm socket on the center pulley
>> bolt but instead of the tension being released, the bolt just gets
>> tighter.
> That bolt might be left hand threaded. But, are you supposed to remove the
> pulley separately? On my 2001, the tensioner comes off as an assembly. There's
> a nut on the back holding the sprung part in place. The pulley and sprung
> thing are sold as a pre-assembled unit.
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