Hello all,

I decided to change the surpentine belt on my 97 f150 (4.6l with AC). Purchased a gatorback belt and a 1/2 inch breaker bar and was all set to get it done. However, I couldn't get the breaker bar into the opening without doing some possible damage to the fan blades.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks

ihilani

 

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You can, but you have to be creative. You you have metal or plastic blades? I have metal blades and I just put the bar between two blades.

 

Serpentine Belt tool will help. You can rent from Auto Zone or Advance Auto. Summit Racing has the tool for $20.

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I just use a big honkin box end wrench.

Adrianspeeder

 

Or do it with the breaker bar from underneath. You will need someone to slip belt on while you hold the tensioner over. I do it this way using a long 1/2" driver ratchet.

 

I also did mine from underneath. Used a ratcheting strap to hold it in place and then worked on it from above. Was very simple with no problems.