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Compressor Belt Tension

BELT ADJUSTMENT TABLE (TENSION IN LBS.)(1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
Chrysler Corp (2) 1/4-1/2" (2)1/2-5/16"
Ford 120-160 75-120
General Motors    
  "S" Models    
  4-Cyl. 157 90
  6-Cyl. 146 67
  All Others 135-145 90-100
Jeep 125-155 90-115
(1) Using standard strand tension gauge unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Chrysler Corp. recommends adjusting belt tension using the deflection method. Deflection is measured under a 10 pound load.
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