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. | 120-160 | 90-120 | ||
| General Motors | ||||
| Buick | 155 | 90 | ||
| Cadillac | 125 | 90 | ||
| Chevrolet | 125 | 90 | ||
| Oldsmobile | ||||
| 5/16" Belt | 80 Max. | 50 Min. | ||
| 3/8" Belt | 150 Max. | 70 Min. | ||
| 15/32" Belt | 165 Max. | 90 Min. | ||
| 3/8" Cogged Belt | ..... | 60 Min. | ||
| Pontiac | ||||
| V6 & V8 | 135-145 | 80-100 | ||
| L4 | 120-130 | 90-100 | ||