Ford — Governor Belt Tension Adjustment
Adjustments · Mechanical governor drive belt
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Check tension on a cold belt only.
- Install belt tension tool T63L-8620-A on the drive belt and check the tension.
- If adjustment is required, loosen the governor adjusting bolts and move the governor until the correct tension is obtained.
- Remove the gauge. Tighten the governor adjusting bolts.
- Install the tension gauge and recheck the belt tension.
Tools required
- T63L-8620-A belt tension tool Amazon
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Specs & values
- New 95 Nm (70 lb-ft)
- Used 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Source: Ford service 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.