LT1 GenV swap

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Finally making time to tinker around. Decided to change the tensioner placement. It seemed like it applies tension to the belt, but I think it was at the edge of the belt and it was acting more like an idle pulley vs a tensioner. Basically, i could pull the tensioner with the ratchet attached and max it out (pulling the belt tigher without too much effort) and if that happened under high rev, quick rev, i think it would be belt slip and or belt damage .. maybe. Scooted it over which now it's actually applying the tension to the belt. Needed to add an idle pulley to clear the tensioner placement. Pesto, completly satisfied with the accessory drive.



Belt tension is between minimum and normal belt length marks with a new belt so after a few miles it may stretch a tad and be even closer to the normal mark (middle mark)



Next rockauto order, I'll try a 82mm idle pulley by the power steering pump If it doesn't get closer to the middle mark.
Clint