In a message dated 98-05-04 22:04:38 EDT, joe@GREENCASTLE.DYN.ML.ORG writes: > I have an alternator that seems to want to scream only when it is cold, > or just upon starting. It is very unpredictable. I just replaced it too, > for the same reason, and now this one is doing it. I think it is > related to the bearing on the brush side of the alternator, since I can > feel some play in the rotor axle. Is it suggested that I replace the > bearing, or oil it or what? This sounds more like squeeking belts than an actual alternator noise. Belts will squeek when they are a bit too loose or develop a hard slick surface. The noise occurs when the pulley spins faster thn the belt moves and slip occurs between the two. Cold belt are less pliable than warm ones and will often make the terrible skreetching racket for a few moments. Good luck, Jim Davis |
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