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Tensioner Pully Bolt?

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  • Start date Start date Sep 17, 2007

fivespeedstang

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Is the bolt on the tensioner pully reverse threaded or normal threaded? I need to know so i can replace my pully
 

fivespeedstang

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its the tensioner on an 88 mustang 5.0 coupe
 

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Reverse thread.
 

fivespeedstang

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you sure about that?
 

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100% Positive. Replaced the pulley on my notch a few months ago. It's reverse-thread because you have to be able to pull on the thing counter-clockwise with an 18mm socket/wrench to pull tension off the serpentine belt when changing the belt (or anything else involving it) out.
 
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I was wanting to know also.I thought so.I had the belt loose and put it back together to make sure .Thanks both of you.
 
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