Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > MOTORHOME FORUMS > Class A Motorhome Discussions
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-27-2015, 05:19 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 62
1987 P30 serpentine belt tensioning point

So I just put in a new alternator, got the new belt on just right, got ready to tension the belt and couldn't find where to apply force! I've changed many belts in my day and generally the bracket has a square hole where we can put a ratchet. I've added some pictures:
It only attaches to the bracket in two places-
the bottom right is the main pivot point
the bottom left is just for stability
in between is a ROUND hole on the bracket(makes no sense)
the top bolt is only where i would tighten after i got proper tension
Any ideas??? I'm trying to get ready for a big Thanksgiving trip!!
I'm desperate-I can't move the crankshaft or water pump pulleys! The air pump pulley is bolted in 3 places to the main bracket so it's immobile.
Use the actual nut holding the pulley on the alternator?? surely not................
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0154.jpg
Views:	86
Size:	295.9 KB
ID:	110518   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0156.jpg
Views:	73
Size:	261.8 KB
ID:	110519  

Ryan7361 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 10-27-2015, 06:21 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
98FPA's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sunrise In Central Nebraska
Posts: 772
In the old days I use to use a pry bar by placing it between the alternator and whatever is solid on the other side. In your 2nd photo the alternator bracket shows where you can adjust the alternator up/down.
__________________
Ken in Nebraska
98 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 35U
97 Ford F53 chassis
98FPA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2015, 07:56 AM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 17
Try putting a socket with a long pull bar on the nut of the tensioner. It will roll enough to slip the belt on. If memory serves me the tension is to the right, tightening the belt. The nut has an plastic insert to lock it down. Check to make sure the nut is tight when you finish.
coachmendave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2015, 08:38 AM   #4
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 62
Quote:
Originally Posted by coachmendave View Post
Try putting a socket with a long pull bar on the nut of the tensioner. It will roll enough to slip the belt on. If memory serves me the tension is to the right, tightening the belt. The nut has an plastic insert to lock it down. Check to make sure the nut is tight when you finish.
The belt is already on and there is no "tensioner".
Tension is definitely to the right though!
Ryan7361 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2015, 08:55 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
NHRA225's Avatar
 
American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,742
If the new belt is on -loosen the rear bracket bolt a little- loosen the pivot bolt and pry the Alternator down from the top to apply tension to the belt.
__________________
Chuck
Brownsburg Indiana
1992 American Eagle-8.3C-450hp
NHRA225 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2015, 07:00 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
CJ7365's Avatar
 
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southern NM
Posts: 2,514
Quote:
Originally Posted by NHRA225 View Post
If the new belt is on -loosen the rear bracket bolt a little- loosen the pivot bolt and pry the Alternator down from the top to apply tension to the belt.
What Chuck said, this is how I do it
__________________
2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay 37DB
W22 Workhorse Chassis 8.1 Flat Towing a 82 Jeep CJ7
CJ7365 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-31-2015, 07:37 PM   #7
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 62
So I dug out the old pry bar! I used the air pump bracket as a leverage point and it worked like a charm. case closed
thanks everyone!
Ryan7361 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
p30



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Serpentine belt 6.7 Cummins tommyboy3700 Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 8 04-27-2015 04:38 PM
Drive belt pulley sounds jdr37 Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 23 12-17-2014 02:52 PM
Replacement of serpentine belt and tensioner keninvic National RV Owner's Forum 3 10-05-2014 11:02 AM
F53 serpentine belt average lifespan? HUGHP Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 5 09-19-2014 04:25 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.