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Compressor Belt Tension Specifications

COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION (Lbs.) (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
FWD 150-190 140-160 (3)
RWD
4-Cyl. 120-160 90-120
V6 & V8 (2)
FS-6 140-170 140-160 (3)
HR-980 110-140 110-130 (4)
(1) Using standard strand tension gauge.
(2) Mustang/Capri 5.0L belt is non-adjustable.
(3) Minimum tension for used belt is 90 lbs.
(4) Minimum tension for used belt is 75 lbs.