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Alternator Regulator

Motorcraft Solid State Electronic Regulator, calibrated and preset by manufacturer. No adjustment is required or possible on this unit.

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

Tension (Lbs.) With Strand Tension Gauge
Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
Standard "V" Belt 50-80 40-60
Ribbed "V" Belts(2)
  5K 110-140 110-130
6K (w/o Tensioner) 140-170 140-160
6K (w/Tensioner) 85-140 85-140
(1) Any belt operated for 10 minutes or longer.
(2) 5K or 6K indicates number of grooves per inch.