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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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changing belts

Any advice on changing the inner (alternator) belt o my 2004 lightning?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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yup, what pulley setup do you have on the supercharger (outer)
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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I think you have to remove the lower pulley cage assembly.



Not sure about the idler bracket being in the way. I've swapped out the lower for a Metco hub and pulley, but didn't change my accessory belt at that time.

This guy has some good photos of the cage removal

https://picasaweb.google.com/grouchy...PulleyInstall#
 

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Going to need a big azz breaker bar for the lower pulley. Heads up, it's left hand thread.
 
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