Any magic tricks folks have found to getting the alternator belt tight on a 22re?

e.g. a particular place to use as a leverage point or nifty home-made tool to ease pulling it outward while maintaining a free hand to tighten the top bolt?

I'm failing to find a good access for this but I'm sure I'm overlooking something.

 

i used like a 2 foot long 3/8 ratchet extension put it over the alternator and hooked it on something then pried it tight and tightened the bolt

 

Ratchet strap

 

x2 on the 2 foot extension. I braced it against a spot on the timing cover where it wouldnt move around too much and worked like a charm.

 

I just use a pair of adjustable joint pliers that can open their jaws wide. I tighten the adjustment bolt on the alternator just enough to that when I move it with the pliers, it will stay put. Then I put one pair of pliers jaws on the bolt, and the other on the end of the bracket. Then just tighten the pliers.