Idler pulley arm spring assembly

[Bob Preston]

I’m seeing what I believe to be excess movement in the belts at idle which also seems to be causing a clattering noise. I’m not a mechanic but I will have an opportunity in a few weeks to get it back to my buddy’s shop and have his/our mechanic finish up a few other things. 
 

My question is, could a simple adjustment fix the issue or should I order a new spring and/or other parts. I’m not opposed to ordering a part that may not actually be necessary at this time, because if it is necessary I’ll have it in hand and not have to wait a week and then have to schedule shop time again. 
 

Strangely, I did not see removal, replacement or adjustment of this part 1542361 addressed in the workshop manual. This is on a 1963 R2. 
 

Thanks in advance. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Bob Preston

[mfg]

1 hour ago, Bob Preston said:

I’m seeing what I believe to be excess movement in the belts at idle which also seems to be causing a clattering noise. I’m not a mechanic but I will have an opportunity in a few weeks to get it back to my buddy’s shop and have his/our mechanic finish up a few other things. 
 

My question is, could a simple adjustment fix the issue or should I order a new spring and/or other parts. I’m not opposed to ordering a part that may not actually be necessary at this time, because if it is necessary I’ll have it in hand and not have to wait a week and then have to schedule shop time again. 
 

Strangely, I did not see removal, replacement or adjustment of this part 1542361 addressed in the workshop manual. This is on a 1963 R2. 
 

Thanks in advance. 

Replace the idler pulley bearing…..

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