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F40 alternator/water pump belt tension?

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Bill S, May 1, 2010.

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  1. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
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    #1 Bill S, May 1, 2010
    Last edited: May 1, 2010
    Can anyone recommend how to adjust the F40 alternator belt tension? The manual says 130-135 using a Staeger type tensioner. Where do you buy one or is there an alternative?

    My belt broke today so I'm guessing the tension it important and I had it too tight.

    BTW, when the belt broke the battery light came on and then the water temp light a minute later. The water temp shot up and I shut down the car and flat-bedded it home. The overflow tank was spilling coolant.
     
  2. Wittsy308

    Wittsy308 Karting

    Feb 2, 2008
    170
    California
    Full Name:
    Paul
    #2 Wittsy308, May 1, 2010
    Hi Bill,

    I use a Clavis Type 4. Fabulous bit of kit, though i'm sure there are others out there.

    http://www.clavis.co.uk/

    Sure hope you're F40 is ok and you shut her down in time.

    Cheers
     
  3. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

    Feb 13, 2004
    8,046
    SFL
    #3 SSNISTR, May 1, 2010
    Typical, when the belt broke the alternator lost power and the battery tried to take over....get that belt torqued right and you should be good to go!
     
  4. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

    Oct 2, 2004
    1,995
    #4 Bill S, May 2, 2010
    Thanks. When Ferrari says 130-135, what are the units?
     
  5. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary Owner

    Oct 23, 2002
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    Jim Glickenhaus
    #5 Napolis, May 2, 2010

    Cool bit of Kit!
     

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