How to diy ac belt

[CTScott]

There are tools called belt tension gauges. They are either generic ones that measure torque in ft lbs or in lbs or they are manufacturer specific ones. The mfg specific ones are calibrated for a specific amount of force. You press the spring loaded gauge against the belt and read the scale.

I personally don't own one. For something like the spec above, I press against the center of the belt span with one finger and look for about that much deflection.

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by CTScott

There are tools called belt tension gauges. They are either generic ones that measure torque in ft lbs or in lbs or they are manufacturer specific ones. The mfg specific ones are calibrated for a specific amount of force. You press the spring loaded gauge against the belt and read the scale.

I personally don't own one. For something like the spec above, I press against the center of the belt span with one finger and look for about that much deflection.

Sweet thanks for the info. Further to this, I went to my local PartSource and asked if they had any belt tension gauges, and the guy there looked at me like I was an alien and told me there was no such thing.

I'll try the finger press thing and see.