After competing the truck, I told myself I would do something like this. Well, 6 years later I’ve gotten around to looking at it. With the 261 engine, an alternator, and a hand fabricated alternator bracket, the original alternator/belt tensioner slide bracket was just a tad too short. As above, I said I’d get to it sooner or later (later being emphasized here). The original slide bracket enabled me to tighten the belt JUST enough to where it wouldn’t slip. I began thinking and cobbling up some Rube Goldberg contraption, when I slapped myself, ran down to the Napa and picked up a 1/4” turnbuckle…
Done!
It works really well. Stock? No. But I don’t care at all.
Before you tell me the belt is crooked, be aware of the angle of the photo. The belt and alternator are square to the water pump. 😉
Last edited by Fox; 08/06/20234:50 AM.
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