SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL

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8-11a From Bulletin 9-60-98 6SE483 9610 1996 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
8.2.3.1 Checking Twin Vee Belt Driven Alternator Belt Tension
The recommended tension for new belts is 556 N (125 lb). However, because new belts lose
tension rapidly during the first few minutes of operation, it is important to check the tension after
running the engine for 10 to 15 minutes. To check belt tension, use the following procedure:
NOTICE:
Failure to properly orient the drive belt when installing it over the
pulleys may result in belt damage at engine startup.
1. Tension the new drive belts to 556 N (125 lb) using a belt tension tool, J 41251-B or
equivalent.
2. Start and run the engine from 10 to 15 minutes to allow the belts to warm up and seat in
the pulley grooves.
3. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Measure belt tension:
[a] If tension is 445 N (100 lb) or more, no tensioning is required.
[b] If tension is less than 445 N (100 lb), retension the belt to 445 N (100 lb ).
5. Check belt tension every 100 hours or 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Refer to section 13.8.8
and retension if necessary.
Kent-Moore is a registered trademark of the SPX Corporation.
8.2.3.2 Checking 12-Rib Poly-Vee Belt-Driven 50 DN Alternator Belt
Tension
If an auto belt tensioner assembly is installed, no further action is required as long as the belt has
been properly positioned in the grooves of the pulleys. If a belt tensioner/support plate assembly
is installed, the belt must be tightened to the required value as outline below.
The recommended tension for new poly-vee belt is 1558 N (350 lb). However, because a new
belt loses tension rapidly during the first few minutes of operation, it is important to check the
tension after running the engine for 10 to 15 minutes. To check belt tension, use the following
procedure:
NOTICE:
Failure to properly orient the drive belt when installing it over the
pulleys may result in belt damage at engine startup.
1. Tension the new drive belt to 1558 N (350 lb) using Kent Moore belt tension gage
J 41251-B or equivalent. Refer to section for belt tension gage usage procedure.
2. Start and run the engine for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the belt to warm up and seat in the
pulley grooves.
8.2 BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR
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6SE483 9610 1996 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION From Bulletin 9-60-98 8-11b
3. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Measure belt tension:
[a] If tension is 1115 N (250 lb) or more, no further tension is required.
[b] If tension is less than 1115 N (250 lb), adjust belt tension to 1115 N (250 lb).
5. Check belt tension every month, every 100 hours, or every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Refer to section 13.8.8 and re-tension to 1115 N (250 lb), if necessary.
8.2.3.3 Checking Belt Tension on a Two-Groove Powerband Alternator
Drive Belt
The recommended tension for a new belt is 890 N (200 lb). However, because a new belt loses
tension rapidly during the first few minutes of operation, it is important to check the tension after
running the engine for 10 to 15 minutes. To check belt tension, use the following procedure:
NOTICE:
Failure to properly orient the drive belt when installing it over the
pulleys may result in belt damage at engine startup.
1. Tension the new drive belts to 890 N (200 lb) using Kent-Moore tension gage, BT-
3386WE-752252N-1.1.331R-P, or equivalent.
2. Start and run the engine for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the belts to warm up and seat in the
pulley grooves.
3. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Measure belt tension:
[a] If tension is 667 N (150 lb) or more, no tensioning is required.
[b] If tension is less than 667 N (150 lb), adjust the belt tension to 667 N (150 lb).
5. Check belt tension every 100 hours or every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). Refer to section
13.8.8 and re-tension to 667 N (150 lb), if necessary.
Powerband is a registered trademark of the Gates Rubber Company.
Kent-Moore is a registered trademark of the SPX Corporation.