Belt Squeak
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Belt Squeak
Ok, over the course of the last month, I have replaced the idler pulley, the tensioner pulley, the alternator (needed), and last week the belt. I had the truck in the shop today to get the alt replaced under warranty. the mechanic wanted to replace the belt, because he said it was jumping around. The belt I bought is a Dayco belt. From what I can tell by its tracking pattern, it has a 1/8 inch band at the front that is wearing more than the rest of the belt topside.
the only thing I can tell that could be the culprit is the tensioner itself. It seems to be at an angle with the pulley angle towards the front of the truck a bit. Also, the belt wants to run near the face of the pulley. Is it possible that the tensioner needs replacing?
Thanks
the only thing I can tell that could be the culprit is the tensioner itself. It seems to be at an angle with the pulley angle towards the front of the truck a bit. Also, the belt wants to run near the face of the pulley. Is it possible that the tensioner needs replacing?
Thanks
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I would take a long level/square and check all the faces of the pulleys to see if they are all in the same plane. If one offset then that is most likely your problem.
As for the tensioner pulley......are you saying that it is not perfectly parallel with the belt system?
As for the tensioner pulley......are you saying that it is not perfectly parallel with the belt system?
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