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Alternator Belt Tension

Tue, Apr 18 2006 @ 09:14 in Switzerland
Contributed by: Mick
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From Vern Little on the Van's Air Force website:

Belt deflection is an unreliable method of tightening the belt.

Instead, use a torque wrench on the pulley nut and adjust the tension so that you get about 12 ft-lbs before the belt slips.

A loose belt can lead to under-voltage or over-voltage from the alternator. Overvoltage is caused by the regulator trying to force more output from the alternator while the belt is slipping. When the belt grabs, it puts a surge of voltage on the bus.

Please don't ask me how I found out!

Lycoming SI 1129A Accessory Drive Belt Tension

New 3/8" 11-13 ft/lbs 132-156 in/lbs
Used 3/8" 7-9 ft/lbs 84-108 in/lbs

New 1/2" 13-15 ft/lbs 156-180 in/lbs
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