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From your previous statement about the pinning of the tensioner to keep it in one place, they obviously changed it's function from a tensioner to a simple idler pulley.
Does the alternator fit tightly into that space between the brackets where it was? If not then it looks like it can never be tightened down and will simply pivot on the stud.
If that's the case, then I'm surprised that the home-made tensioning bar was loose. I would think it would have to be tightened all the way to keep the belt tight.
Was the tensioning rod bottomed out? Or did it still have some adjustment in it?
Paul
Does the alternator fit tightly into that space between the brackets where it was? If not then it looks like it can never be tightened down and will simply pivot on the stud.
If that's the case, then I'm surprised that the home-made tensioning bar was loose. I would think it would have to be tightened all the way to keep the belt tight.
Was the tensioning rod bottomed out? Or did it still have some adjustment in it?
Paul