Tensioner pulley bearing
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Anything's replaceable, stock pulley is stamped 2pc and riveted though, kind of chintzy, Pro 5.0 still sells a stainless one on fleebay. Upr, wazee and steeda have billet ones with serviceable bearings. I have a few of pro 5.0 ones since there here in a day or less snail mail since he's just upstate.
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PRO 5.0 1983-1993 FOX BODY FORD MUSTANG BELT TENSIONER 5.0L GT PULLEY | eBay
Fits 1983-1993 Ford Fox Body Mustangs equipped with 5.0L v8 (GT,LX,93,Cobra). No modification required. When installing torque to 40-45 ft lbs.
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1979-2004 Mustang GT 5.0L Tensioner Pulley Billet Aluminum | eBay
Billet aluminum 6061 T6 Tempered Idler Pulley for 1979-2004 Mustang GT 5.0L. New billet 6061 T6 Tempered aluminum. Pulley is made in the USA.
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Upr and steeda have thiers on there sites...
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I replaced the bearing in my original 83 tensioner.... You will need a press to remove the old one, at least I did... It was really tight.. Other than that it was pretty basic... I " think " there is a snap ring involved, so look for one before you beat or press on it...
I've done that, not sure on years but on mine I drilled 3 rivets and separated the 2 half's with a flathead then I put a quality bearing in it and had to source 3 small screws to put it all back together, the rivets it had original were not run of the mill rivets.
If I had to to do it again I wouldn't, on eBay there is a guy selling some really nice billet tensioner pulleys for like 45 bucks, he's sold like 400 of them, I believe they are listed under UPR, I've been meaning to pick one up.
If I had to to do it again I wouldn't, on eBay there is a guy selling some really nice billet tensioner pulleys for like 45 bucks, he's sold like 400 of them, I believe they are listed under UPR, I've been meaning to pick one up.
They work fine... The parts store replacement junk has been a smooth plastic pulley for years and these things have been around for decades now, kind of shocked they still sell them..
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85GTStangGuy
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If I " recall" this is why I spent the time installing a new bearing in my stock unit....
I noticed that this was marked " a frequently returned item"....
This is what i was talking about, https://www.ebay.com/itm/2905802841...pid=5335821607&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Sorry the link is so damn big or it seemed that way when i pasted it,i checked the guys feedback on the pulley itself,looks like lots Of people are happy with it.
Sorry the link is so damn big or it seemed that way when i pasted it,i checked the guys feedback on the pulley itself,looks like lots Of people are happy with it.
It uses the same bearing that’s in the smog pump delete pulley that I just replaced. They came in a pair from Amazon for $10. SKF made in Italy. Since I already have a bearing I’m going to remove the rivets and replace the bearing. I hit the rivets in the center with a center punch then drilled 1/8" pilot and followed that with a 7/16" to take the head off and drive them out with a punch. I used machine screws with lock nuts to put it back together. Just like Praetorious stated above. All done and back on the car.
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