Power Steering General Servicing: Service

1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Service
BELT TENSION (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
5/16" Belt 80 Max. (36 Max.) 50 Min. (23 Min.)
3/8" Belt 140 Max. (63 Max.) (2) 70 Min. (32 Min.)
15/32" Belt 165 Max. (75 Max.) 90 Min. (41 Min.)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg.) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge
(2) Tension for used 3/8" cogged belt is 60 lbs. (27 kg). New cogged belt tension is the same as standard 3/8" belt.
RENDER: 1.0x

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