Contour Ford changing alternators the belt will.

Tiny
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Contour ford changing alternators the belt will not fit after put the new alternator
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 1:47 AM

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Tiny
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Is the pulley on the new alt the same size as the original one?
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Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 3:38 AM
Tiny
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If the new pulley is the same diameter, you either have the belt routed incorrectly or the spring-loaded tensioner pulley is sticking. I'm a professional, and I've had both happen to me more than once.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 3:39 AM

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