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Compressor Belt Tension

BELT TENSION TABLE

Application New Belt (1)Tension (Lbs.) Used Belt
Chrysler Corp 1/4-1/2"(2) 1/4-3/16"(2)
Ford Motor Co. 140 90-110
General Motors 135-145 90-100
Jeep 125-155 90-115
IHC 7/16"(3) 7/16"(3)
(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.
(3) IHC recommends adjusting belt tension using the deflection method. Deflection is measured under a 20 pound load.
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