Tensioner

bassman97 · 02-29-2008, 12:39 PM

How much force is required to release the tension on the accessory belt? The Haynes manual says to use a 1/2 breaker bar but the best I have is a 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor, old socket wrench, and a long rod which works fine for my wheels but probably won't do if more torque is needed.

bossman302 · 02-29-2008, 12:49 PM

Get as much leverage as you can and fair amount of muscle should do it.

bassman97 · 02-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Well, I figured muscle is required but what I'm concerned w/ is if wheel lug nuts torque to 100 ft-lbs can bend the handle on the socket wrench I use as a breaker bar, something torque down tighter will probably shear the 3/8" square portion.

bossman302 · 02-29-2008, 02:49 PM

I don't think it will take 100 ft lbs to release the tension on the belt. I would say no more that 80 ft lbs. I use a 3/8 socket wrench with a jack handle to get more leverage and had no isses. You should be ok, but as always anything can happen.

bassman97 · 02-29-2008, 08:40 PM

Actually, that's what I use for a breaker bar. If that works for you, then it's perfect for me. Thanks for the help.

02-29-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,500	Tensioner How much force is required to release the tension on the accessory belt? The Haynes manual says to use a 1/2 breaker bar but the best I have is a 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor, old socket wrench, and a long rod which works fine for my wheels but probably won't do if more torque is needed.

02-29-2008, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
bossman302 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	Get as much leverage as you can and fair amount of muscle should do it. __________________ Mineral gray 2002 Mustang GT manual 5 speed. Maximum Motor sport suspension. Forge 4.6 with VT stg 2 cams. BBK 75mm tb and LT's. JLT RAI. 290 HP and 308 tq at the wheels.

02-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
bossman302 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	I don't think it will take 100 ft lbs to release the tension on the belt. I would say no more that 80 ft lbs. I use a 3/8 socket wrench with a jack handle to get more leverage and had no isses. You should be ok, but as always anything can happen. __________________ Mineral gray 2002 Mustang GT manual 5 speed. Maximum Motor sport suspension. Forge 4.6 with VT stg 2 cams. BBK 75mm tb and LT's. JLT RAI. 290 HP and 308 tq at the wheels.

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02-29-2008, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,500	Well, I figured muscle is required but what I'm concerned w/ is if wheel lug nuts torque to 100 ft-lbs can bend the handle on the socket wrench I use as a breaker bar, something torque down tighter will probably shear the 3/8" square portion.

02-29-2008, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,500	Actually, that's what I use for a breaker bar. If that works for you, then it's perfect for me. Thanks for the help.