CharlieWaffles
Well Known Member
I've got the Slip Torque tension guide from Plane Power on how to tension the alternator belt (http://www.plane-power.com/images/ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONING.pdf). It specifies to use a torque wrench on alternator pulley-retaining nut. I pull the alternator down the adjustment bracket, tighten the adjustment arm and then use the torque wrench, but I'm not 100% sure of what I am supposed to be looking for. It says the slip torque for a new belt is 11-13 Ft Lbs.
So if I have the alternator at the right tension, then when I move the torque wrench, I am assuming the belt should have enough tension it moves the flywheel. But should it continue to move the belt even if I hold the prop in place up to 11-13 ft lbs?
So if I have the alternator at the right tension, then when I move the torque wrench, I am assuming the belt should have enough tension it moves the flywheel. But should it continue to move the belt even if I hold the prop in place up to 11-13 ft lbs?