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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
		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