Belt Tension
TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Motors | ||||
| 6 Cyl. with A/C | ||||
| (3/8" Belt) | 65-75 | 60-70 | ||
| All Others | 125-155 | 90-115 | ||
| Chrysler Corp. | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | 120 | 70 | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | ||||
| 1.7L(105") | 80 | 50 | ||
| 2.2L(135") | 75 | 55 | ||
| 2.6L(156") | 110 | 75 | ||
| Ford Motor Co. | ||||
| Ford, Mercury, Lincoln & Mark VI | 160-180 | 140-160 | ||
| All Others | 120-150 | 90-120 | ||
| General Motors | ||||
| Cadillac | ||||
| V6 & Diesel | 145 | 65 | ||
| 6.0L(368") V8 | 200 | 90 | ||
| All Others | ||||
| 5/16" Belt | 80 | 50 | ||
| 3/8" Belt | 140 | 70 | ||
| 15/32" Belt | 165 | 90 | ||
| 3/8" Cogged Belt | ..... | 60 | ||