Source for belt tensioner tool

[Bakes5]

Anybody know a source for a belt tensioning tool (98 350 MPI on a 98 2200V)? I was able to do it last time with a couple of wrenches and stuff but there has to be something specially made for it. Anyone got a line of a source for such a tool?

[chpthril]

I'm guessing it's a self-tensioning spring-loaded tensioner!

If so, Lisle Tools makes a nice set. Can be found at Pep Boys, Northern Tools, and possible Sears. Also i'm sure NAPA has one under their own label.

[Bakes5]

Nope...not a spring loaded auto tensioner. More like a bolt that you losen, then another bolt thingy that you twist (I think I used a crescent wrench) that raises the tensioner wheel up. Once you get the tension you want you lock down the other bolt. Seems like the tensioning bolt thingy is a little special shaped and would be easier to work with with a special tool of some sort

[laserfish]

I know what you are talking about. Not like a car, and I don't know why. I have thought about converting mine but I figure they have it that way for a reason. I have always used a 5/16 socket and a wrench. Has worked well for me.
Good luck.

[chpthril]

Nope...not a spring loaded auto tensioner. More like a bolt that you losen, then another bolt thingy that you twist (I think I used a crescent wrench) that raises the tensioner wheel up. Once you get the tension you want you lock down the other bolt. Seems like the tensioning bolt thingy is a little special shaped and would be easier to work with with a special tool of some sort

If you or someone else can post a pic, i'll tell ya exactly what I would use.

[TeamAllen]

On my 97 I think I use a 5/8" and a 3/8" open end wrenches.

[JUST-IN-TIME]

yep, open end wrenches