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5.0 Belt Issues

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I have a 89 vert 5.0 and i need some info on belt size. It has stock pulleys still has ac and no smog pump. I used the 84.5 belt and it is very very tight and when the car is running it has a intermittent squealing sound like the tensioner pulley has too much strain. Any thoughts?
 

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Welcome to Stangnet Jarrett.

I'll move your thread over to our fox tech subforum. You'll get help there.

Glad you joined.
 

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If it's too tight, get a larger belt. Does the tensioner fall into the range indicated on the face?
 
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