alternator squeling
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From: The great state of Texas
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.23's
alternator squeling
well the belt obviously. i replaced the alternator about 4 weeks ago and since then the belt squels for a few seconds on startup then goes away and its fine til i stop and start the car back up. i figure either i have the belt too tight or loose. when i put the alternator on i put it on as tight as i could with a cheater bar while i tightened the bolts. is there an easy way to adjust the belt without loosening the alternator bolts or is that pretty much the only way??
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Car: 1985 Z28
Engine: 305 LG4
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: alternator squeling
Pretty much the only way. Sometimes it helps to have a buddy hold it tight with a pry bar while you tighten the bolts.
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: alternator squeling
The easiest way is to buy one of those cheap aluminum alternator mount w/ a turnbuckle style adjuster.
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Re: alternator squeling
Two things I do is hold a bar of soap on the belt while it is running for a few seconds. This will lub the belt, especially if it is new. I will shoota some WD40 on the center bolt on all of my pully's, air, water pump, crank, etc. I like my belts tight so I won't loosen it up to get rid of n
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