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Originally Posted by panZZer
My type of luck (lack of) would not allow this type of McGuiver.
more so about the double belts and the screwed design--- After managing to get scrap wood between the framerail so I could get some leverage--- as far in as the damn alternator would go--is at the point where the alternator fan is hitting the top bracket, So as far a spinning the wheel trying to help the belt on --That aint happening. Or using a flat tip screwdriver like a tire iron trying to help it on---- after 2 hrs trying --You muddle thru getting the outer one on,, NO WAY you could get an inner one on first to run doubles!
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Wow, can I commiserate.
The '84 is identical.
I've tried to purchase some 1005mm belts to attempt to get them on without removing the fan. Not only did it not work, but the 1005's were of a different configuration and only lasted six months. The section width was less than the 1000's.
So, I go to replace the 1005's and I snap the tensioning bolt because I don't put a wrench on the forward side and the counter torque snaps the threads right off.
Finally get back to it about four months later and it takes three hours to carefully remove the fan, remove the p/s belt, remove the a/c belt, install the the two alternator belts, install the fan, install the the a/c belt, install the p/s belt.
I agree..........it's the absolute biggest PITA that I have ever seen. A mechanic would need $300. in labor to change the alternator belts on the latest models of SD.