Alternator belt tension

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Alternator belt tension

Post by kelv » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:08 pm

How much "play " should there be in the alternator belt please ?
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Re: Alternator belt tension

Post by mister munkey » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:15 pm

Rule of thumb is for it to be able to twist 90 degrees.
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Re: Alternator belt tension

Post by kelv » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:21 pm

Thanks.
What's 90 degrees ?
If the V is in the groove, where should it be when twisted ?
Is that from V to first side ?
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Re: Alternator belt tension

Post by jaylee » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:24 pm

Quarter turn? :wink:
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Re: Alternator belt tension

Post by kelv » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:25 pm

Thanks
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