Dubious_Downfall
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- 1992 Mazda Navajo LX
I was replacing the fan clutch on my Explorer and decided to go ahead and replace the serpentine belt. After I got everything out, I realized that the idler pulley, which is on my serpentine belt diagram under the hood, is non-existent. I'm not immediately worried, since I've been driving around without it like this for a while. But, if Ford put one there in the factory, it was probably for good reason.
So, my questions would be: Is it possible that my truck didn't come with a stock idler pulley? Do I need to install one? What problems can not having an idler pulley cause? If I do need one, what is the size of the mounting bolt, and what else is required to mount the pulley?
I apologise if this has been answered before. I couldn't find anything specific to the first gen explorer. If there is information already, I would really appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Thank you, everyone!
So, my questions would be: Is it possible that my truck didn't come with a stock idler pulley? Do I need to install one? What problems can not having an idler pulley cause? If I do need one, what is the size of the mounting bolt, and what else is required to mount the pulley?
I apologise if this has been answered before. I couldn't find anything specific to the first gen explorer. If there is information already, I would really appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Thank you, everyone!