Ford — Governor Belt Tension Check
Adjustments · Governor drive belt
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Check belt tension on a cold belt only.
- Install the belt tension tool 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
- Belt tension tool Amazon
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Specs & values
- Belt tension 140 ft-lbs new, 100 ft-lbs used
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.