Strange noise from engine..."Whirling" sound

OkieGene wrote:
I'm not trying to be a smartass, but you might consider investing in a Shop Manual for that year engine.

Also check Youtube, there are tons and tons of videos to fix just about anything.

Best wishes to you.
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I google and youtube like crazy!

I have searched dozens of youtube videos on this subject. Plenty that show how to replace all sorts of tension pulley assemblies but not one that shows how to remove this pin. I have it installed....I just can't get this pin out. It seems like there is lots of tension on the belt even with this pin in, but I can see that it looks like it wants to be removed and that might allow the pulley to tighten an additional 1/4 inch on the belt.

I put a socket wrench (for leverage) onto the pulley to release the tension to get the belt on. I even tried releasing the tension this way and remove the pin....but the pin just doesn't seem like it wants to budge.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks!
Chris