Belt Tensioner for 2011 Blue Bird All American RE & More - Gates 38555

$258.99

Gates Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly 38555

Part number: 38555

UPC: 770075472759

Condition: New

Weight: 5.50 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Gates Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly P/N:38555

$258.99

Description

Gates 38555 belt tensioner for the 2011 Blue Bird All American RE 6-cylinder 8.3L and other vehicles automatically holds tension on the engine's accessory drive belt. This Gates automatic belt tensioner, also called a serpentine belt tensioner, belongs to the FleetRunner Heavy-Duty line.

FleetRunner Heavy-Duty line with components optimized for strength and durability
Patented design for belt alignment and tension that supports drive efficiency and life
Patented labyrinth seal keeps contamination out of the internal parts
Steel pulley with dust shields that protect the internal bearings from contamination
Double row bearing for load capacity
Patented damping mechanism for stability and lower vibration

Quick facts

Part: Gates 38555 belt tensioner
Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
Fits: 2011 Blue Bird All American RE 6-cylinder 8.3L and other vehicles
Position: Fan
Material: Steel
Condition: New

Squeal, a fluttering belt or a rough-sounding pulley can mean a tired tensioner. A worn belt makes similar noise, so none of these alone proves the tensioner is at fault.

Fits

The vehicles it fits include the 2011 Bluebird All American RE bus and the 2009-2011 Orion V bus, and each takes one tensioner.

Specifications

Fit and size

Position: Fan
Quantity per vehicle: 1
Pulley quantity: 1
Outside diameter: 150 mm (5.91 in)
Bearing bore inside diameter: 30 mm (1.18 in)
Width: 40 mm (1.57 in)
Mounting holes: 1

Build and materials

Material: Steel
Belt type: V-ribbed
Contact surface: smooth/backside
Bearing: double row
Spring: chrome-silicone round torsion spring
Condition: New
Country of origin: Canada

In the box

One belt tensioner assembly.

Interchange: 10009072 · 49602 · 910583A · 081310521 · 910583

Manufacturer's description

Product specs

Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

38555, 10009072, 49602, 910583A, 081310521, 910583

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gates 38555 right for a 2011 Bluebird All American RE bus?

Yes. Gates 38555 fits the 2011 Bluebird All American RE bus and takes one. For any other vehicle, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section and find your own there.

Which Gates line is this, FleetRunner or a Gates DriveAlign belt tensioner?

Gates 38555 is the FleetRunner Heavy-Duty Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner, a steel single-pulley unit with a double row bearing.

Does this Gates drive belt tensioner come with a belt?

No. The contents are one tensioner assembly; a belt is not part of this listing.

What are the pulley size and bearing bore of this belt tensioner?

The outside diameter is 150 mm (5.91 in), the width is 40 mm (1.57 in) and the bearing bore inside diameter is 30 mm (1.18 in).

How were FleetRunner heavy-duty tensioners tested for life?

In laboratory tests under extreme peak-to-peak vibration and contamination, FleetRunner heavy-duty tensioners lasted up to 3X longer than competitive aftermarket tensioners.