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Belt Tension

TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE

Application New Belt Used Belt
Chrysler Corp. (1) (1)
Ford
  1/4" Belt 80 60
  All Other Belts 140 110
General Motors
  5/16" Belt 80 Max. 50 Min.
  3/8" Belt 140 Max. 70 Min.
  15/32" Belt 165 Max. 90 Min.
Jeep (2)125-155 (2)90-115
(1) Belt deflection should be 1/4" to 5/16".
(2) Calif. models tension 180-200 lbs. new, 140-160 Lbs. used.