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Al: Spec’s for properly tensioning belts on a ‘64K may be found at John Holst’s very useful website—in the ’64 service manual—good for all models-Windsor-Imperial: http://www.jholst.net/64-service-manual/cooling.pdf Specifications: Page 7-2, instructions: Page 7-9 Alternator with A/C: Used belt (over ½ hour old): 40 ft-lbf; Brand new belt: 60 ft-lbf. (lbf is an abbreviation for pounds force). The manual describes the process using special tool C-3841 which somehow engages the exterior of the alternator and has a ½” square hole for engagement by a torque wrench. The manual also describes the belt deflection method as measured half-way between the alternator and compressor with five lbf applied: New belt: ¼”, used belt: 3/8”. I did just receive a device like the special tool C-3832 used to apply torque to the power steering pump for tensioning its belt . Proper torque on the power steering pump is 45 ft-lbf for new or used belts on all models. Bob Merritt manufactures and markets this cool little tool. I did find one “Fan Belt Tightener” tool at: http://www.ctatools.com/catalogs/2013MasterCatalog/11-16EngineExternal.pdf (#2705). Available at Sears, Amazon and at least one eBay site. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-2705-Belt-Tightener/dp/B00AZJYFE8 It appears to hook onto a protuberance on an alternator and has the hole for the torque wrench drive. One might find this tool at a local auto parts store. I’m going to order one online. Looks like it beats the calibrated crowbar system. C300K’ly, Rich Barber From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of rinandal rinandvan@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Hi all, __._,_.___ Posted by: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang __,_._,___ |
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