My original A/C delete I used a stock SC tensioner and re-clocked it. This method does not provide enough tension and causes belt squeal on start up. I have since used a tensioner from a 1995 NA V6 Mustang . When installing a NA V6 tensioner one of locater pins rides in the stock SC mounting point, the other locating pin rides on the edge of the mounting bracket. The 1995 NA V6 Mustang tensioner is bolted to the bracket via a bolt with a T55 head. Also as a side note the pulley bolt on the NA V6 tensioner is left handed thread. I had to use two 5/8 stainless steel washers between the tensioner and the pulley to get proper clearance on the back edge of the pulley.
Items used:
NA V6 Mustang/Tbird tensioner
NAPA 25-08560 8 rib belt
Dayco 89053 8 rib pulley
Note that the tensioner rides in the middle of the range.
Items used:
NA V6 Mustang/Tbird tensioner
NAPA 25-08560 8 rib belt
Dayco 89053 8 rib pulley
Note that the tensioner rides in the middle of the range.