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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Tattoo on September 07, 2006, 09:04:53 AM

Title: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: Tattoo on September 07, 2006, 09:04:53 AM

Hello,

I just replaced my alternator.  I used a big hammer handle to put tension
on it.  I basically put as much tension as I could on it and called it good.

Can you put "too much" tension on the belt or parts?  It works great.

Thanks for the input.

T

Title: Re: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: Rhinoman on September 07, 2006, 12:10:09 PM

Too much tension will wear out the bearings.

Title: Re: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: Uncivilized on September 07, 2006, 01:19:26 PM

You should be able to move the belt a little bit, if you grab it in the middle of 2 pullies, I'd say about 1/2" either way is good.

Title: Re: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: Tattoo on September 07, 2006, 09:33:46 PM

Thats kinda what I thought about the bearings.  Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: 97TRAKIN on September 08, 2006, 06:53:14 PM

Here you go straight from the book.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/97TRAKIN/Vehicles/belts.jpg)

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Alternator belt tension??
Post by: 97TRAKIN on September 09, 2006, 03:23:43 PM

Did you get it figured out?