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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			120-160	90-120
General Motors
	Buick		155	90
	Cadillac		125	90
	Chevrolet		125	90
	Oldsmobile
		3/16" Belt	80	50
		3/8" Belt	140	70
		3/16" Belt	165	90
		3/8" Cogged Belt		60
Pontiac
	V6 & V8		135-145	80-100
	L4		120-130	75-80