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Old 07-18-2018, 10:40 AM   #14
DHZIEMAN
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Default Re: Fan Belt Tension

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Originally Posted by CB919ER View Post
I've just put a new belt on my Car, and when I start the car I get a bad squealing noise. I can tighten the belt, go for a drive and all is well, but when I park the car for a couple hours and restart it the noise comes back. I'm open to suggestion on correcting this problem.

Thanks in advance
I have in my Stuff box a vintage Belt stick that was used on flat belts.

I apply it with engine running carefully. It stops all noise. There is some modern stuff available at car parts stores that does pretty much the same thing.
Model A Ford belts normally are not run real tight (like a banjo string) as the water pump and gen bearing just are not set up for that. Not sure of the right spec but on mine I can move the belt back and forth about an inch or little more, and no squeeks.
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