Alternator Pulley

[vap13]

OK, My turn for a dumb question, not that its my first. The nut for the Alt. pulley, is it normal thread or reverse?. Its so darned tight I want to make sure before I go any further.
Second dumb question, has anyone heard of a backside idler pulley for a
v- belt?
Paul

 

[chris]

Normal thread, You might need a air wrench to get it off, thats what I needed this weekend.

Can't help on the other question.

 

[vap13]

Thanks Chris, Did not want to wrench it the wrong way.
Paul

 

[bert]

Not too sure what you mean by a "backside idler pulley".
I believe I have seen one. The one I saw ran on the back of the V-belt that was stretched on a very long run. It helped to keep the belt from slopping around so much when operating. Is this what you are reffering to?

 

[vap13]

Right Bert, it does exactly what you said. I know all the serpinetine belts have them but was not sure about V-belts. where did you see it? It would help with my A/C install but if not I'll just have to route it another way.
Paul

 

[bert]

Its been a very long time since I have seen one. Everything is serp belts today. Try checking the older Ford cars and trucks in the wrecking yards.