Tensioning V-belts is an important part of good maintenance, what is the ideal V-belt tension?

What will be an ideal response?


Ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under peak load conditions.

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To bleed air from a power steering system with the engine running:

A. Loosen the high pressure hose at the gear B. Loosen the return hose at the gear C. Loosen the return hose at the pump D. Turn the steering wheel fully in both directions

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When installing reinforcing mesh, an important thing to keep in mind is _____.

a. overlapping the edges of adjacent pieces of mesh b. carefully cutting the sections of mesh to shape so they fit edge to edge c. keeping the mesh sections vertical d. arranging the mesh radially on corner sections of ductwork

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On a certain job, a sum of $438 is spent for materials. Of this amount, $76 is spent for 1-inch conduit, and $105 is spent for cable. How much money is spent for other materials?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Technician A says that a problem with the vehicle ride height does not affect a vehicle’s alignment. Technician B says that incorrect rear ride height could be corrected by installing new springs. Who is correct?

A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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