dynamic tensioner problem

[goldentoy]

i am installing my supercharger today and i am on the part where you attach the dynamic tensioner to the idler plate. it seems to me that my tensioner has no movement once i have it on the plate. i use the ratchet to try and move the pulley but it doesnt move. it is stuck in one position. I was wondering if it is broken or maybe frozen. and if i gotta buy a new tensioner maybe. i tried doing a search for similar problems but nothing came up. any help would be appreciated. thanks

[SC V6]

its super stiff... it takes some torque to move it...

[PDX SuperSolara]

Yes the tensioner is very stiff, and also be sure you are twisting in the proper direction. I prefer attaching as tight a belt as will fit to lessen slipping especially when using smaller S/C drive pulleys. It really makes a difference.

[goldentoy]

thanks for the help. sorry im kind of a newb at this. is it so tight that i need a breaker bar to move the tensioner. im going to try at it again. i need my car for work tommorrow lol.

[Paladin06Greg]

Yep I needed a breaker bar each time I changed my pulley so it sounds like you're ok..

thanks for the help. sorry im kind of a newb at this. is it so tight that i need a breaker bar to move the tensioner. im going to try at it again. i need my car for work tommorrow lol.

[goldentoy]

thanks for the info guys. it was a relief. i thought my tensioner was broken. im working on the ebc now