Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

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.)