v belt squeling

[fishingman220]

so i am younger and have not really messed with v belts. on my 96 5.7 it has v belts and it squels right at startup for maybe 2 min and then it is quite. what do i need to do to make it go away? is it loose? do i need new belts? am i screwed? its just annoying and i was hoping i could make it go away.

 

[Don S]

Re: v belt squeling

what do i need to do to make it go away? is it loose?

Look at it, check it. If you can't tell if a belt is loose, then you probably need to find a mechanic to keep your boat up for you.

 

[fishingman220]

Re: v belt squeling

it is tight, when i put it on i put a pry bar on the acc. when i tighten them down, i dont see how you could get them any tighter

 

[achris]

Re: v belt squeling

it is tight, when i put it on i put a pry bar on the acc. when i tighten them down, i dont see how you could get them any tighter

Too tight!?!?!?

Download a manual for your engine and look at the right way to tension a belt. Too tight and you'll destroy the bearings in the alternator and water pump....

Chris.......

 

[Bondo]

Re: v belt squeling

it has v belts and it squels right at startup for maybe 2 min and then it is quite.

Ayuh,... That's the Alternator, under Load.... How rusted are the pulleys,..??

 

[fishingman220]

Re: v belt squeling

they arent to bad, the worst is the crank pully and its not bad at all, just alittle surface rust, but i will check the rest and sand them

 

[cr2k]

Re: v belt squeling

Your belt is probably glazed and worn. If not your battery is going bad and taking a big hit when you start. The squealing is the load on the alternator trying to recharge the battery. It goes away as the battery get charged back up.

 

[fishingman220]

Re: v belt squeling

batteries are new and charged before i put in the boat just to make sure they had full charge