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Merc 43L Belt Tension Changes

jasonb

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"I need to change the belts on

"I need to change the belts on my 4.3L Mercruiser, I figured out how to relieve tension on the alternator belt, but not the power steering belt. It appears there is an Allen Head bolt going thru the power steering pump, but not sure, maybe something is missing????"
 
"Did you check your manual?
I


"Did you check your manual?
If it uses separate V-belts, there has to be a way to tension it, and it is usually at the pump.
I just checked the pictures of my old 4.3 and it had a bolt with a slot in the top bracket just behind the pump for tensioning. It was a 1996 and the PS pump was mounted upper port side. The alternator was lower port side.
Have a close look.
Rod"
 
"You are right, I didn't s

"You are right, I didn't see it the other night. It is directly behind the pump.

Thanks

Jason"
 
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