ELECTRICAL
ALTERNATOR
- Drive belt - adjust
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1.
To improve access to the link bolt disconnect the
Lucar connector from the temperature transmitter.
2.
Remove the adjustment bolt lock nut.
3.
Slacken the main mounting bolt.
4.
Slacken the link bolt.
5.
Slacken the adjustment bolt.
6.
Carefully lever the alternator away from the engine to
tension the belt. Tighten the adjustment bolt.
CAUTION:
To prevent bearing damage when
tensioning the belt use a lever of soft material -
preferably wood - applied to the alternator drive-end
bracket.
Do
not lever on any other part of the
alternator.
7.
Check the belt tension. Total movement should be
0'75 to 1'00 in (20 to 25 mm) at the mid-point of the
longest run.
8.
Tighten the link bolt.
9.
Tighten the main mounting bolt.
10.
Using a spanner to hold the head of the adjustment
bolt, fit the adjustment bolt lock nut.
11.
Connect the Lucar connector to the temperature
transmitter.
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Triumph TR6 ManuaL Part No. 545277 Issue 1