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Subject:Re: Schreeching Alternator/belt
From:Rico Sapolich
Date:Sat, 24 Mar 2001 20:49:22 EST

In a message dated 3/24/01 12:29:16 PM, stebbins@AUCEGYPT.EDU writes:

<< Does this mean that the alternator is about to give out, or
is it just a recalcitrant belt and pulley, or should I
tighten the belt??? >>

Malcolm,

You might have an alternator with a hinky bearing or, if it is the same
intermittent screech I once heard, it is the H2O pump impeller doing some
impromptu milling of the engine case.  Check the condition of the H2O pump.

Rich