This air pump belt is kicking my ass

[Guest]

So! i'm trying to change out all the belts on the hearse before asheville. I got the alternator and power steering belts off without too much trouble, but the air pump is being a royal pain.

it has one mounting bolt and one sliding bracket that allows one to adjust tension on the pump by means of a bolt. At this point, i removed the mounting bolt completely, as well as the air hose. i can visually verify from underneath the vehicle that the adjusting bolt is backed out enough that it's not making contact.

So even though the pump should not even be physically connected to the car at this point, i can't get it to pivot or slide so as to remove the belt. i can wiggle it back and forth a bit, but that's not too helpful.

Anyone have any helpful hints? i don't have a lot of time to mess around with this. if i can't wrap this up in the next day or two, i'm going to have to have it towed to the shop.

[Guest]

ok, i just had a thought. possibly there is a locking bolt on the sliding bracket that i have to loosen before the pump will slide on the bracket. the others have this. i'll check for it tomorrow.

[Honey_Badger]

Ryan, check between your air pump and alternator. There is a bolt there that holds the smog pump at the top that holds both the pump and alternator if not mistaken. This is if my memory serves me correct on your year model of coach.

[Apostle]

X2...1 hard to see bolt holding you up Ryan ( Lip of bracket conceals head of bolt ). Have to feel around with a open end wrench to get it, wanted to body slam first one I ever done as well.

[Guest]

thanks guys. i'll see what i can see.

[Guest]

praise god! i got the lil bastard off. hopefully it will go back together much faster

[60Crown]

Careful talking about your pedophilia publicly.

[Honey_Badger]

Lil bastard? Lmao! I don't think Henry Leland would take nice to you getting one of his son's off.... Just say'n... Next up, "How to finger your exhaust pipe!" I just died a little inside... On a serious note, Good Job Sir!

[60Crown]

I soooo0oO would have won $$$ betting closet perv about Ryan!

[Guest]

ok, so: all the belts are on at this point, and everything is tightened up, except the belt from the power steering pump to the vacuum pump. There's no tensioner bracket on the vacuum pump, so i'm not exactly sure how to go about tightening it back up. Currently looking through the book for helpful hints

edit: the book doesn't seem to have any helpful hints

[Apostle]

You take the slack up by adjusting your power steering pump....that's what that long bolt is for that you backed out on the side of the bracket, or, your belt is too long, OR, I had a brain fart and am simply insane.

[Guest]

I got everything put back together and tensioned up to my best guesstimation. i used a prybar to tension up the vacuum pump and then tightened the bolts. it worked out alright.

now i just need to figure out how to change out the windshield wipers >.<

[Honey_Badger]

now i just need to figure out how to change out the windshield wipers >.<

Dude!! Come on! LOL It's not that hard? If so, go to your local parts store and some pimple faced kid can hook you up in a jiffy.

[Guest]

i found a section in the shop manual about how to do it. apparently you insert a slotted screwdriver into a recess and they will pop off. not very obvious from just looking at the wipers.

i know, i ride the mechanical short bus.

[LMS]

i know, i ride the mechanical short bus.

Dude, if you can't change wiper blades I don't even think the short bus will stop for you.