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Initial tension force Fi is needed to counteract the centrifugal force Fc on the belt and thus keep the belt on the pulley. Fi essentially allows the belt to go around the pulley.
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Is a serpentine belt the same thing as a generator drive belt?
No, the serpentine belt is used to drive more than one thing and tension is automatically adjust by way of a spring loaded idler pulley. Normally it will drive the alternator, power steering pump, & A/C compressor. A drive belt normally drives only one thing and tension is manually adjusted. A serpentine belt is wider that a drive belt and is not a V-Belt like a drive belt.
How do you change AC belt in Chevy Avalanche?
If the belt only drives the ac compressor, loosen the compressor mounting bolts to let pressure off of the belt. Remove the belt and put on the new one. Pull the compressor to the side and put enough pressure to tension the belt as you tighten the bolts.
What is the correct tension for a new serpentine belt on a ford escort zx2 1998?
The correct belt tension will be maintained by the belt tensioner. The tension is not adjustable on this car.
Where is the tension release for the alternators belt?
If it is a drive belt and not a serpentine belt is has no tensioner. You manually adjust the tension by normally adjusting tension by moving the alternator. Loosen to bolts holding the alternator in place and then adjust the tension. Tighten the bolts when the tension is right. If it is serpentine belt if you follow the belt around the the engine you will see the tensioner.
What is a generator belt?
It is a belt that drives a generator.
Is a timing belt the same as a serpentine belt?
No the timing belt drives the camshaft. A serpentine belt drives accessories such as alternator, power steering and ac.
WHAT PULLEY DO I loosen to get single drive belt on?
If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.
Why does your belt on a Chevy s10 keep tearing this is the 2nd time in two week?
One of the accessories that the belt drives must be having an issue. With the belt removed spin each pulley by hand. They should spin freely, quietly and smoothly. The belt tensioner should hold good tension on the belt also.
What are the main functions of an idler gear?
An idler gear supports a belt, routes a belt around obstructions, increases the amount of area a belt contacts a pulley, or adds tension to a belt or chain drive system. In the case of a gear chain, the idler would reverse the motion of the gear it drives.
What are belt drives?
a belt drive is a rubber belt that spins around.
How do you loosen the serpentine belt tension on a 2005 grand caravan 3.8L?
To loosen the tension on a serpentine belt on a 2005 Grand Caravan 3.8L, turn the nut of the belt tension pulley to loosen it. Adjust the belt, then tighten the tension pulley by turning the nut in the opposite direction.
How do you set serpentine belt tension on a Chrysler?
The tension on a serpentine belt is automatically set by the Idler Tension Pulley. If you find it is not correctly setting the tension, the the spring may be broken.
