need quick help!

[chargd72]

I'm going to break in my engine tomorrow (if it doesn't flippin rain) after months and months of building.  All I have to do is put on my fan belt and fill it up with fluids.  I was wondering how much play should be in the belt after install.  I've read a lot of conflictin views.  Some say tight as hell, some say keep it loose cause it will get tighter as it heats up     Can someone give my an idea of "play" in inches?

Thanks, and wish me luck.

[BBKNARF]

I just checked mine as I was pulling and pushing on the belt it seemed to have approx 1" play.

[The70RT]

I just checked mine as I was pulling and pushing on the belt it seemed to have approx 1" play.

Yep then check it after you run it for a while. Too loose would be better than too tight. Who ever said tight as hell 

[chargd72]

Thanks guys. I did the 90 degree twist measurement and that seemed to work well. It was about an inch of play. 

[quadram4]

an inch of play is where u want it