Shimming Alternator
 

I recently installed an internally regulated alternator and notice a whistling sound at idle, slightly metallic almost. After some inspeciton, I beleive it is coming from the pulleys/belt being SLIGHTLY misaligned. I will post some pictures for you all to make sure, but would this cause a whistling/whining sound?

My question is this: Can i shim or use washers to make the alternator come forward 1/8th-1/4 of an inch? Is this safe to do, and if so where would i shim or put washers? The best I can describe without pictures ATM is it looks like this (only diagonally of course)

WP and Ballancer is here
I

alternator pulley is here
I


Obviosuly I need them to be even
I
I

Re: Shimming Alternator
 

Go ahead and shim, It's safe. Hard to suggest where without pics.

Re: Shimming Alternator
 

You can bring the pulley forward a little by putting the lock washer in back of the pulley instead of behind the nut.

Re: Shimming Alternator
 

Ok thanks, that diagram didnt really post the way I meant it too haha, I will take a few pictures after work.