Adjusting alternator tension

[Ryan King]

I read this thread and though this was kinda superfluous too.

Until.. I was driving home this weekend and threw a belt. Changing it on that side street sucked!

I'm getting this today.

I installed one 2 weeks ago for this exact purpose. Changing one on the side of the road is now absolute cake.

[Jeff K]

I went to mcmaster.com and none of these part numbers can be found.

Does anyone have their sku numbers? Thanks!

159915K273 PTFE-Lined Stainless Steel Ball Joint Rod End, 5/16"-24 Right-Hand Male Shank, 5/16" Ball ID, 1-1/4"
12.14
259915K232 PTFE-Lined Stainless Steel Ball Joint Rod End, 5/16"-24 Left-Hand Male Shank, 5/16" Ball ID, 1-1/4"
12.14
3419K81 2Easy-Adjust Threaded Connecting Rod, 2" Overall Length, 5/16"-24 Threaded Female Ends
15.78
194450A240 18-8 Stainless Steel Left-Hand Threaded Thin Hex Nut, 5/16"-24 Thread Size, 1/2" Width, 3/16" Height
Per Pack 4.20
294805A213 Type 316 Stainless Steel Thin Hex Nut, 5/16"-24 Thread Size, 1/2" Width, 3/16" Height, Packs of 25
Per Pack 5.35

[Farrar]

For some reason, those have extra digits in the numbers.

Here's a breakdown of my last order from McMaster:

59915K273
59915K232
8419K12
94450A240
94805A213

I hope that helps!

[Jeff K]

For some reason, those have extra digits in the numbers.

Here's a breakdown of my last order from McMaster:

59915K273
59915K232
8419K12
94450A240
94805A213

I hope that helps!

Thanks!! I just ordered it.

[1batt4u]

Which is the correct part from Summit racing?

[Kenny_Z]

I don't think summit sells just that part and if they did it would be much more expensive than the do-it-yourself part numbers above.

[1batt4u]

I meant the kit, the ready kit that they sell. Anyone know the part # for it?

[1batt4u]

I meant the kit, the ready kit that they sell. Anyone know the part # for it?

Anyone???

[Bitsyncmaster]

I got my parts and installed it. Great idea.

I think you only need one locking nut since all you need to do is stop the center from turning. I was thinking of using a full size nut so it's quicker to lock it down. Now I need to carry two 1/2" open end wrenches but a 13 mm will work if you have to.

[Bitsyncmaster]

It looks like you could pop the bolt off the engine block and put the new bracket on the back side. My alternator with John's small pulley has plenty of room but some other alternator may not. I just saw that engine stud is a bolt when I was draining my coolant.