Belt squeal

[sbrooks]

Just installed a 2.6 pullet with idler pulley and my belt squeals at start up. Just wondering if the belt may need replacing or if I can get it tighter to stop the squeal

 

[Sinovac]

Before you check the belt tension, check the the way the belt runs on the pulley below and to the left of the supercharger pulley. This pulley has raised edges and if your supercharger pulley is misaligned on the snout (i.e. pressed on too far or not enough), the belt can contact the edge, creating a squeal. The belt must run clear of the raised edges. You can easily see it while looking from above. If your belt is making contact, adjust the supercharger pulley on the shaft.

 

[sbrooks]

thanks will have a look tonight

 

[mixxer]

Make sure the 2.6 is not on to far or not on far enough

 

[Bad03Cobra]

mine has done it since day one..Evolution installed it. I have been wondering whats causing it to...

 

[armycook1981]

I haVe squeal and slip only when letting off the throttle from WOT or when the convertor locks up hard.. Sucks but belt is tight and no signs wear any wear, talk to the builder and he explained its something thats in the design i think even the 3v have the same issues

 

[sbrooks]

I adjusted the belt tensioner and the squeal is gone. It seems like I don't need the idler pulley either the belt is tight enough

 

[fastlif]

How do you "adjust" a spring loaded tensioner

 

[sbrooks]

How do you "adjust" a spring loaded tensioner

The tensioner was loose so I had to tighten the bolt that attaches it to the engine block

 

[2001Cobrabuddy]

I had the exact belt squeal problem after installing a 2.6 pulley. Press the pulley away from the shaft some and your problem will more then likely resolve itself.

 

[sbrooks]

I had the exact belt squeal problem after installing a 2.6 pulley. Press the pulley away from the shaft some and your problem will more then likely resolve itself.

it did

 

[sbrooks]

can is so much quicker now