Does anyone know the proper tension (in foot pounds) for the “V” belt on the 1959 Skyliner 332CI Select Air conditioner compressor? The manual requires making a wooden jig and then inserting a special gauge thru the jig to measure the tension. I’m looking for the simple solution to this.
Also, I am looking for your recommendation for a good tension gauge.
I think that a v belt would be adjusted in inch pounds not foot pounds but I don't think that it would be necessary to adjust with a gauge, if you can deflect the belt more than 1/2" it probably should be tightened but it should not be so tight that it doesn't deflect a little. Getting the belt too tight would be hard on the bearings so just tight enough so there is no slippage is best.