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rockman20 · 04-23-2003, 02:52 PM

One thing on the alternators if you are burning through a lot of them. From the sounds of it, the alt still works fine. As far as putting out amperage and keeping the battery charged. It sounds like they get noisy though.

Belt tightness was suggested, but also check the alignment. Lay a straightedge along the pullies to make sure that they all line up right. If the alt. sticks too far in or out, it causes excess stress on the bearings and will eat them up in time.

Just another suggestion!

04-23-2003, 02:52 PM	#17
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	One thing on the alternators if you are burning through a lot of them. From the sounds of it, the alt still works fine. As far as putting out amperage and keeping the battery charged. It sounds like they get noisy though. Belt tightness was suggested, but also check the alignment. Lay a straightedge along the pullies to make sure that they all line up right. If the alt. sticks too far in or out, it causes excess stress on the bearings and will eat them up in time. Just another suggestion! __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal



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