LN7 L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 4 2-bbl HP (1983)
Drive Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
Dealer Installed A/C - Belt Tension
Article No. 83-7-3
AIR CONDITIONING - DEALER INSTALLED - BELT TENSIONING 1.6L ENGINE COMPONENT KIT
FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP WITH DEALER INSTALLED A/C
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7 WITH DEALER INSTALLED A/C
When installing engine component kit E3FZ-19B969-A on 1.6L Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7, special attention must be given when tensioning the 5K
v-ribbed belt. The following chart should be referred to when installing the belt. A belt tensioning gage should be used during installation to assure
proper tensioning.
Overtensioning can lead to crankshaft pulley damage; undertensioning can cause belt slippage and improper operation of the alternator and A/C
compressor.
New Belt Installation Used Belt Reset Limits
150-190 Lbs.
140-160 Lbs.
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All tensions are for cold engines (not run within 3 hours); for hot engines add 20 lbs.
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New belt - prior to any engine rotation.
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Used belt - more than 10 minutes operation.
Belt tensioning is important in all dealer-installed A/C systems for proper functioning. A belt tensioning gage should be used in all applications and the
respective Shop Manuals should be referred to for the correct belt specification.
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