Just replaced belt but it is not spinning as if.

Tiny
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Just replaced belt but it is not spinning as if it stuck
Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 1:33 AM

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Tiny
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-Was it doing that before you replace it and what belt? Sounds like the engine is seized-up-try turning the crankshaft manually and see if it'll turn 360 degs-start here
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 1:44 AM
Tiny
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No it was not. I belive it is called tension idler. It cotrols power on alternator power sterring fan. It one big belt
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 1:50 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like a pulley is frozen -check by hand if each can turn easily-Is this a new tensioner if not could be defective-
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 1:53 AM
Tiny
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They all spin except one. Belt is what got replaced yes brand new
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 2:03 AM
Tiny
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I believe it is called tension idler.-You getting me confused here-

They all spin except one-which one name it-
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Monday, November 19th, 2012 AT 2:16 AM

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