Subject	No just tighten and to check deflection at center as >>
Posted by	ZUL8TR on August 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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In Reply To	does that necessitate a hook scale? posted by tian2bing on August 27, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Message	noted in manual. I use a dowl rod with a pen mark on the rod to match a convienent reference point on the engine with the rod at the center of the belt then I push on the rod with an estimated 20 lbs and note the deflection by the reference point. Adjust till it is close to the service manual deflection for a new or used belt (they have different deflections). To estimate 20 lbs push I get the feel by pushing the rod on a bathroom scale. Simple but effective once you get the hang of it. Don't over tighten belts because the result will be premature failure of the bearings in the alternator, water pump and AC units. ZUL8TR in Orlando,FL
Follow Ups	what's the torque spec for tightening the alternator belt - tian2bing 00:52:24 08/27/12 You measure the deflection of the belt - Stadsport (PHX) 06:06:12 08/27/12 does that necessitate a hook scale? - tian2bing 13:30:26 08/27/12 No just tighten and to check deflection at center as >> - ZUL8TR 17:00:38 08/27/12
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