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Generators & Regulators: Adjustments

GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Civic
New Belt (2) 0.26-0.33 (6.0-8.5)
Used Belt (3) 0.31-0.41 (8.0-10.5)
CR-V
New Belt (2) 0.22-0.31 (5.5-8.0)
Used Belt (3) 0.33-0.45 (8.5-11.5)
Prelude
New Belt (2) 0.22-0.30 (5.5-7.5)
Used Belt (3) 0.37-0.49 (9.5-12.5)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Adjust belt to specification. Run engine for 5 minutes, then readjust belt to specifications for used belt.
(3) Specification is for a used belt. Belt is considered used when it has been run for 5 minutes or more.