Belt Adjustment

1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Belt Adjustment
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BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Lbs. (kg)
A/C, P/S & W/P
New Belt 136-155 (62-70)
Used Belt (1) 112-131 (51-59)
Generator
New Belt 151-170 (68-77)
Used Belt (1) 125-144 (57-65)
(1) Any belt operated for 5 minutes is considered used.
BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) In. (mm)
A/C
New Belt .16-.24 (4.1-6.1)
Used Belt (2) .20-.29 (5.1-7.4)
Generator
New Belt .26-.30 (6.6-7.6)
Used Belt (2) .30-.34 (7.6-8.6)
W/P & P/S
New Belt .31-.39 (7.8-9.9)
Used Belt (2) .39-.47 (9.9-11.9)
(1) Measure deflection by applying 22 lbs. (10 kg) of pressure to drive belt midway between specified component and crankshaft pulley.
(2) Any belt operated for 5 minutes is considered used.
RENDER: 1.0x

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