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09-11-2016, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Toano, VA
Posts: 893
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Belt Woes..
Ever since I got this truck the alternator belt has given me so many issues. The second day I had the truck the alternator belt wrapped itself around the fan and just tore itself to shreds.
I replaced it in the parking lot and got home, ever since then my belt has just been giving me issues. I replaced the alternator today, and tightened the belt as much as my back would allow up on that big tire. Yet as soon as I left work my voltage dropped and I could smell the belt burning/slipping on the pulley. And then I pulled over to inspect, but the belt has cut itself in half and flown off! Whats going on? I tighten it as much as I humanly can but still slips and comes off. I've heard of deeper V belt pulleys helping but I am not sure on what to do. Maybe a special tool to yank the alternator to put more tension on my belt? Its a built 454 with AC, PS but no air/smog pump.
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