Caterpillar 3516C / 3516C Generator Set — Adjusting the Alternator Belt
Adjustments · Alternator drive belt
For the Caterpillar 3516C / 3516C Generator Set, from the Caterpillar operator's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3516C, Caterpillar 3516C engine
Before you start
- Loose belts reduce efficiency; too tight belts reduce service life
Procedure
- Remove the drive belt guard.
- Loosen mounting bolt (1), adjusting nuts (2) and mounting bolt (3).
- Turn adjusting nuts (2) to increase or decrease drive belt tension.
- Tighten adjusting nuts (2), mounting bolt (3) and mounting bolt (1) to proper torque.
- Reinstall the drive belt guard.
- Check drive belt tension again after 30 minutes at rated rpm for new belts.
Specs & values
- See Service Manual, Specifications module for proper torque
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3516C →, Caterpillar 3516C engine →
Source: Caterpillar operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.