Belt Adjustment

1967 Ford Falcon Base, 4.7L Eng, Not Available Trans, Eng VIN ASECTION Belt Adjustment
Tension (Lbs.) With Strand Tension Gauge

Application New, Belt Used Belt
Gen. or Alt. (Single Belt) 110-140 80-110
Β  (Dual Belt) Β 
Β  Β  Front 110-140 80-110
Β  Β  Rear 105-155 75-120
Power Steering 120-150 90-120
Air Conditioning 120-150 90-120
(1) Any belt operated for 10 minutes or longer.
Fig 1: 390", 427", 428" Intake Manifold Tightening
G09362351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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