<VV> Squealing alternator

[J R Read]

Try turning the fan, the alternator, and the idler pulley by hand with the 
belt removed.  Most likely, this will isolate the problem for you.  There 
are bearings in each item and one or more may be at or near the failure 
point.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Wilson" <jwilson at unctv.org>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 1:01 PM
Subject: <VV> Squealing alternator


>
> Hi guys- I'm getting a rather annoying sporadic (but there
> more than gone) squeal from the front of my alternator.
>
> I think I've got my belt tightened about right (can just turn
> it with fingers).
>
> Does an alternator need periodic lubrication of some sort?
>
> I'm sure it's not the fan bearing (used the old piece of hose
> held up to the ear check).
>
> Any guesses?
>
> CJ Wilson
> 65 '500'....
>
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>
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