Alternator Belt - Revised
Number: 83-105Section: 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.)