2006 4.3gxi serpentine belt shredding

TwoWheels

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The serpentine belt on my 2006 4.3gxi is shedding a lot of dust and "filings". Everything looks OK (to my untrained eye), so what can be causing this? The boat has about 100 hours on it.
 

Don S

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Re: 2006 4.3gxi serpentine belt shredding

Rust on the pulleys is the most common cause.
 

liquidlew

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Re: 2006 4.3gxi serpentine belt shredding

I get that too, look your pulleys over real good, they may have some rust or corrosion on them. My Atlernator pulley was rough and I didn't really notice it until I removed the belt and felt all my pulleys, sanded them smooth and shot them with Rustolem. Problem 90% gone, still get a little soot, think the Alt. might be a little offline with the engine pulley.
 
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