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jn the belt and push on it. It
should move in about half an
inch. If it moves more than
this, the belt is toa toose. Ifit
moves less, it is too tight.

3. Most beits are adjusted by
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ment,

4. First loosen the adjustment
fastener on the slorted alter-
nator support. Wedge a pry-

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bar between a strong part of

the engine and the alternator.
Pull on the pry bar to move
the alternater housing in a
direction to tighten the belt.
Tighten the adjustment fas-
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ment by measuring the belt as
explained cartier.

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mined that a drive belt is
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Loosen the adjustment fas-
tener on the alternator or
idler pulley.

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6, Push the alternator or idler
pulley inward to loosen the
belt. Pull the old drive belt
off the pulleys.

7. Place the new and ald belt
side by side on the work
bench to make a comparison.

The belt width and length of

the new belt must be the
same. If you find a difference,
check to see that you have
not gotten the wrong belt. A
belt thar is too Jong to be

adjusted properly will slip. A
belt that is too short will not
fit over the pulleys. A_ belt
with the incorrect width or V
shape could be thrown off
when the engine is running.

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the pulleys. Adjust the belt to
the proper tension as
described previously. Start
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