84 454 belt replacement

[steverossman420]

U need to replace belts 84 454 a.i.r belt is the problem I have the tensioner moved back but belt is still tight how can I remove this?

 

[fast 99]

Cut the belt or remove the pully. Might be LH thread. Is that an aftermarket conversion?

 

[nvrenuf]

I’m with @fast 99 , not factory. Go fish…

 

[Grit dog]

Never seen a spring loaded tensioner on a v belt. Ever.
Props for the ingenuity to whomever did that. Presume it works well?

 

[Grit dog]

Are you saying you moved it back in a slotted hole like a typical v belt tension? Or did you actually rotate the tensioner pulley against the spring like a typical spring loaded tensioner?

 

[nvrenuf]

I bet it’s a PITA checking / adding power steering fluid.

 

[steverossman420]

Backed off tensioner as far as it would go should I try pryiny on belt? And what does does the a.i.r do if that belt goes will truck overheat?

 

[steverossman420]

I don't even see a spring the tensioner looks like it's just threaded in using adjustable wrench and pry bar to move it