Using a serpentine belt tension gauge?

iwannadie

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Jul 28, 2006
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Ok, I finally got my Krikit II however Im confused as to where to measure it on my cherokee lol.

I tried the longest spot on the passenger side between Ac and Alt., I get no reading. It presses until it clicks and the yellow arm is bottomed out. The minimum on the gauge is 50lbs I should be at 170lb. I then tried a short span right next to the PS pump and water pump with the same results.

Is my belt just That loose(only squeals when wet or a slight chirp with Everything on and turning) or am I doing something wrong, the instructions with the gauge are kinda vague. It seems like such a simple tool and is making me feel stupid now ha. I dont want to start really cranking down on the belt before making certain Im using the gauge correct.

I know alot of people dont care about the gauge and say just have 1/4" of diversion or 90 degrees of twist. I just want to be thorough and have it to the correct spec if I can....