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Compressor Belt Tension

BELT TENSION TABLE

  (1) Tension (Lbs.)
Application New Belt Used Belt
American Motors 125-155 105-130
Chrysler Corp 120 70
Ford Motor Co. 140 110
General Motors
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
140-160
170
135-145
(2)
100
120
90-100
(2)
Pontiac
All, Exc. Astre & Ventura
W/260V8
Astre
Ventura W/260 V8
135-165
135-145
110-140
100-105
90-100
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.