'87 4kq: alternator belt change

John Larson j.d.larson at verizon.net
Sun Jan 22 21:45:15 EST 2006


Mark said:  "Try seating the belt in the larger of the two pulleys and start 
it on the
smaller one.  With a large breaker-bar, or ratchet, you can turn the engine
over and that should rotate the belt into place."

That's contrary to accepted (and proven) technique.  Install the belt on the 
smaller pulley, get it started on the larger pulley, and turn the engine to 
roll it on.  Always turn the engine in the direction in which it runs to 
avoid potential timing belt problems.  John



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