Alternator help

[90STLSHO]

I tried pulling out my alternator today and was somewhat sucessful in getting somewhere everything was done except I couldn't figure out the belt tensioner(90' MTX), I kept turning the hex one way or another and the tensioner didn't move and the front bolt on the alternator is almost impossible to reach. Any tips or hints in trying to remove the bolt or how to work the belt tensioner is appreciated. Thanks,Brian

 

[clintonk]

You have to loosen the nut in the center of the tensioner pulley. Then turning the hex screw will adjust the tension.

Clinton Knight
'90 White 187K
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