spectrum
3/22/2008 8:02:06 AM
I am having a problem where the serpentine belt will slip off after short periods of driving. The belt brand new will come off after say 200 to 300 miles. It first started after I had the engine replaced with a used one. Van motor is a ford 4.9l inline six. What could cause this? Since I have replaced the tensioner pulley, starter and smog pump. I use the van for work and have been burning through belts been under the hood more than enough times. Thanks for any replies
originalspanksta
3/22/2008 9:01:47 AM
get a straightedge and check the alignment of your pulleys, one is probably off a little, or is bent and wobbling.
spectrum
3/22/2008 9:23:19 AM
Ok, If off how would I adjust? Washers. I think all pulleys are spinning straight I'll check again
karguy427
3/22/2008 7:47:02 PM
Assuming all the pullys are in alignment, I think you may not have enough tension on the belt. Tighten it up.
acamillo
3/22/2008 9:27:17 PM
Do ford's have tensioner pulleys? If so that might fix s***
spectrum
3/23/2008 11:26:42 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: acamillo
Do ford's have tensioner pulleys? If so that might fix s***
They do I think i'm going to replace again maybe defective.
acamillo
3/23/2008 10:33:46 PM
wow i guess i should have read a little more closely, oh well, good luck with your belt
