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Alternator belt tension

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:08 pm

by kelv

How much "play " should there be in the alternator belt please ?

Re: Alternator belt tension

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:15 pm

by mister munkey

Rule of thumb is for it to be able to twist 90 degrees.

Re: Alternator belt tension

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:21 pm

by kelv

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 ?

Re: Alternator belt tension

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:24 pm

by jaylee

Quarter turn?

Re: Alternator belt tension

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:25 pm

by kelv

Thanks