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kinda noob question but 1st engine with a serpentine belt and no manual. How do you measure the correct tension on a serpentine belt on the 496HO? Friend said you should be able to twist it 90 degrees no more? I put a new belt on and had to adust the alternator bolt all the way in. Is there another adjusting bolt?
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you sure you have the right belt? I know on the 500's theres a idler pully that ajust the tension
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Merc maintenance manual says if by hand at the longest section between two pulleys (basically the top)
"...belt deflection by applying moderate downward pressure on belt. Proper deflection is approximately 1/4 inch (6mm).
Basically, if you've ever done one on a car you simply do the same thing.
"...belt deflection by applying moderate downward pressure on belt. Proper deflection is approximately 1/4 inch (6mm).
Basically, if you've ever done one on a car you simply do the same thing.
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