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Belt Tension

TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE

Application New Belt Used Belt
Chrysler Corp (1) (2)
Ford Motor Co.
  1/4" Belt 50-80 40-60
  All Other Belts 120-160 90-120
  General Motors 125±5 75±5
International Harvester (3) (3)
Jeep 125-155 90-115
(1) Belt Deflection should be 1/4-1/2" with 10 lbs. pressure.
(2) Belt Deflection should be 1/4-5/16" with 10 lbs. pressure.
(3) Belt Deflection should be 3/8".