Can someone explain belt deflection in laymen terms...I am decent mechanic just need it spelled out for me[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]....

 

I will give it a shot.

Its the distance the belt can be pushed away from its original, neutral postition. This distance is measure from a straight edge object placed on top of the belt. I think the owners manual calls for 9lbs of force but I could be wrong and dont feel like going to the garage to find the correct answer.

You would take a ruler or some type of measurement device and measure the distance from the straight edge to the center of the belt between the two pulleys.

Hopefully this gives you and idea but someone else can probably explain it better.