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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.
  1/4" Belt 50-80 40-60
  All Other Belts 120-160 90-120
General Motors
  Buick 155 90
  Cadillac 170 120
  Chevrolet
    Monza & Vega 125 75
    All Others 125 75
  Oldsmobile (1) (1)
Pontiac 135-165 100-105
(1) Use tool BT-7002-3 to check belt adjustment.