A place for more technical discussions. Please make sure you post in the correct section on the site, this way it keeps the site tidy AND ensures you get a more relevant answer.

Squealing Like a Pig!

  • mickt
  • New Member
  • New Member
    Public
More
22 Oct 2016 18:56 #173830 by mickt
Replied by mickt on topic Squealing Like a Pig!
Be aware that overtightening as in the method you have used will probably result in the alternator bearings failing as too much side load being put on them.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • johna
  • New Member
  • New Member
    Public
More
23 Oct 2016 08:25 #173848 by johna
Replied by johna on topic Squealing Like a Pig!
maybe after market fan belts don’t grip as good as originals or have more elasticity .whatever but its wont stop screeching unless you get it real tight..
john

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Venter
  • Topic Author
  • New Member
  • New Member
    Public
More
23 Oct 2016 11:29 #173849 by Venter
Replied by Venter on topic Squealing Like a Pig!

mickt wrote: Be aware that overtightening as in the method you have used will probably result in the alternator bearings failing as too much side load being put on them.


I was concerned about this (still am). Just going to hope for the best, and then deal with problems later when they arise. At least I've got AA and their parts replacement deal.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
23 Oct 2016 15:31 #173852 by Riccy
Replied by Riccy on topic Squealing Like a Pig!
At work in big air handing units we use a spray called 'belt prep' which is sort of sticky cleaning agent for the rubber bets. it clings for about 6 months then re-apply. It totally eliminates belt squeal. Most bearing suppliers will have it for about £5. I use it on the work van all the time :-)

Riccy

J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp

Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...

www.youtube.com/user/riclemus

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 2.411 seconds
Joomla template by a4joomla
We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies. Accepting the Cookies also accepts the Disclaimers for the website.