Cougar/XR7 V8-302 5.0L (1983)
Drive Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
Accessory Drive Belt - Cracking Condition
Article No. 83-11-3
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT (V-RIBBED) - CRACKING CONDITION
FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP, TEMPO, MUSTANG, LTD, T-BIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7, TOPAZ, CAPRI, MARQUIS, COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 F-100
Ribbed drive belts should not be replaced due to sporadic rib cracking. This is a normal condition and actually improves belt flexibility.
When cracks have progressed to the point of rib "chunking", and NVH condition may result.
Belts should be replaced if two or more adjacent ribs have lost sections 10 mm (1/2") or longer, or if the belt causes an NVH condition.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
