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Re: How tight the belts? Posted by Tom G [Email] (#1951) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Tom G) on Wed, 5 Feb 2014 09:37:49 In Reply to: How tight the belts?, BobN, Wed, 5 Feb 2014 04:29:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I depress the belt(s), engine off of course, checking for indentation. I would say it's the way it feels. I know it's not much help.
My experience has been that if there's too much tension on the belts (they're too tight), the alternator bearing prematurely wears.
I think most parts store carry an inexpensive tool to check belt tension. I've been doing it several decades, so I go for the feel.
As Ray said, too loose and it will squeal.
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