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Old 05-03-2008, 02:29 PM   #3
58Panhead
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Re: belt and alternator

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Originally Posted by 87Bob View Post
Belts are supposed to fit only so far down into the pulleys. If they sit to low they'll squeal like a stuck pig. It would be best to change the pulley back the one on the old alternator. If you get a different belt it may not ride right on the other pulleys. It may start comming off on ya.
Hey thxs for the reply my theory was that in the older days the belt did or did not have as much of the "V" shape and it just doesnt sit in there right. I got the alternator from advanced auto they may not make it like it use to be. I reckon I am taking a trip back to the auto parts store.
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