Compressor Belt Tension

1977 Dodge and Ram Pickup D300, 4D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN B, Automatic TransSECTION 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.
RENDER: 1.0x

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