I've been running with the tensioner turned backwards and a shorter belt for a few thousand miles with no problem.

Jack

 

What is the purpose of running the tensioner backwards?....

 

There is a lip - I assume so it wouldn't stray and come off.



Got mine from RockAuto

(what was shown in the pics)

It's not bolt in but you can make some spacers and will work good......

Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
0 No Vehicle Specified
DAYCO 89136 Idler Pulley $ 15.29 $ 0.00 1 $ 15.29
Shipping Ground (FedEx or UPS) $ 8.81
Order Total $ 24.10

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1566822

Toyota Tercel 1987-1990

 

Yep, run backwards to there's a lip to keep the belt from jumping off.

Jack

 

It really doesn't make a difference if you run the tensioner backwards or the right way. The lip is still there and the sides from the main/AC pulleys will keep the belt in place. I would just leave it as it was....

L8R

 

I didn't realize that this thread was brought back form the dead. I did get the system to work right. I ended up removing it anyway because as time wenton the car become more of a drag car and less of a street car....

 

EXCELLENT!!

Almost forgot about this thread as I was tackling my single project at the same time. Things are gong back together soon.

Thank you for the link.... Rockauto is great. Ordered many parts from them, looks like one more is on the way