Belt Tension
TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Motors | 125-155 | 90-115 | ||||
| Chrysler Corp | 120 | 70 | ||||
| Ford Motor Co. | ||||||
| 1/4" Belt | 50-80 | 40-60 | ||||
| All Other Belts | 120-160 | 90-120 | ||||
| General Motors | ||||||
| Buick | 155 | 90 | ||||
| Cadillac | 170 | 120 | ||||
| Chevrolet | ||||||
| Monza & Vega | 125 | 75 | ||||
| All Others | 125 | 75 | ||||
| Oldsmobile | (1) | (1) | ||||
| Pontiac | 135-165 | 100-105 | ||||
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