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Compressor Belt Tension

BELT TENSION TABLE

  (1) Tension (Lbs.)
Application New Belt Used Belt
American Motors 125-155 90-115
Chrysler Corp. 120 70
Ford Motor Co. 120-160 75-120
General Motors
  Buick 140-160 100
  Cadillac
  Exc. Seville 170 120
  Seville 110-140 60-120
  Chevrolet
  Exc. Chevette 135-145 90-100
  Chevette 120-150  
  Oldsmobile (2) (2)
  Pontiac
  Exc. Astre & Ventura. 135-165 100-105
  Astre 135-145 90-100
  Ventura
  Exc. 260 V8 135-165 100-105
  W/260 V8 110-140 70
Jeep 125-155 105-130
(1) Using standard strand tension gauge unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Measure tension and note proper setting with special gauge BT-7002-3.