Belt Tension
TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application |
New Belt |
Used Belt |
| American Motors |
125-155 |
90-115 |
| Chrysler Corp. |
120 |
70 |
| Ford Motor Co. |
160-180 |
140-160 |
| General Motors |
| |
Cadillac |
125 |
90 |
| |
All Others |
| |
|
5/16" |
80 |
50 |
| |
|
3/8" |
140 |
70 |
| |
|
15/32" |
165 |
90 |
| |
|
3/8" Cogged Belt |
..... |
60 |