C 20 3/4 Ton Pickup 2WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1983)
Drive Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
Alternator Belt - Revised
Number:
83-105
Section:
6A (VI)
Date:
Nov., 1983
Subject:
ALTERNATOR BELT USAGE ON 6.2L DIESELS
Model and Year:
1982-83 "C-K-P-G" TRUCKS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Belts installed in production were developed to withstand the characteristics of the 6.2L diesel engine. Usage of substitute belts, with the same
dimensions but not construction, will not give the same performance and may wear prematurely, even at prescribed belt tension.
To obtain optimum belt life, the following belts and tension settings are recommended to be used with the 6.2L diesel:
Belt Tension
Belt Usage
Recommended Belt
New
Used
Alternator
P/N 14050449
778 N-m
245-445 N-m
(.380 HiRide x 48)
(175 lbs.)
(55-100 lbs.)
A/C Belt
P/N 14033869
778 N-m
245-445 N-m
(.380 HiRide x 60)
(175 lbs.)
(55-100 lbs.)
P.
S. Belt P/N 14050459 778 N-m 245-445 N-m
(.380 HiRide x 451/2)
(175 lbs.)
(55-100 lbs.)
