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Ford Truck F 150 4WD Pickup L6-300 4.9L (1983)|Filters > < Accessory Drive Belt - Cracking Condition|Page 779
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Drive Belt: Adjustments

A belt in operation 10 minutes is considered a used belt.
1988-89 Automatic tensioner used.
Deflection method:  Table lists deflection at midpoint of belt segment.
Strand Tension method:  Use a strand tension gauge.  Measurements are in pounds.

Ford Truck F 150 4WD Pickup L6-300 4.9L (1983)|Filters > < Accessory Drive Belt - Cracking Condition|Page 779