Engine - Generator Belt Tension

87chevy18
GMC NUMBER: 88-T-36

GROUP: 6D - Engine Electrical

DATE: September, 1987

CORPORATE
NUMBER: 866403
SUBJECT: GENERATOR BELT TENSIONING - CS-130 GENERATORS

MODELS: 1986 - 1988 LIGHT DUTY MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CS-130 GENERATORS
Some 1986-1988 Light Duty models are equipped with CS-130 Delcotron generators and without automatic belt tensioning equipment. On these applications, the generator belt tension is adjusted by forcing the generator against the belt until the belt tension specification is reached.

FIGURE 1:

As with several other Delcotron models, the CS-Series housing includes an adjustment lug on the drive end frame (see Figure No. 1) which should be used to push the generator against the belt while the adjustment bolt is tightened.

A 3/4" wrench (or equivalent) should be used when holding the generator by this lug. If the vehicle configuration does not permit use of the adjustment lug, pressure may be applied to the side of the drive end frame to tighten the belt. If pressure cannot be applied directly to the drive end frame, a block of wood should be inserted between the prying instrument and the side of the generator to distribute the force to a wider area which includes the drive end frame. Do not pry directly against the stator or slip ring end frame.