Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 208

Figure 24-37. Alternator Installation - Ford
ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION.
Loosen bottom mounting bolt and belt adjusting bolt. Adjust the belt tension to obtain 90-100 Ibs. span
tension. After tension is set and upper bolt safetied. tighten lower mounting bolt 450 to 500 Ib.-in. There should
be no end play in alternator mount. Add thin washers between alternator and mount to remove end play.
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CAUTION -
Whenever a new belt is installed, belt tension should be re-checked
within 15 minutes of operation. If tension falls below 50 lbs. re-
tension to 70 lbs.
When tightening the alternator belt, apply pressure by using a 11/8
inch open end wrench on adjusting lug of alternator.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C677 BOLT AN5-7A
WASHER AN960-516
UNDER BOLT HEAD)
BOLT MS20074-06-06
(TORQUE 160-190 IN LBS
LOCKWIRE TO ARM USING
MS20995-C32 LOCK WIRE)
WASHER 62833-90
(UNDER BOLT HEAD.COAT
WASHER WITH ZINC CHROMATE
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.)
THIS SIDE
TO ENGINE
EFFECTIVITY: FORD
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Added: August 23, 1982
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