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ALVARADO, TX - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 6
Vette(s): 1968 LeMans Blue Convertible
427, 4-speed
1974 Red L-82 Coupe
Didn't realize it until after I posted. 
I thought I had posted over here before. I lurk alot just never posted I guess. CF is so messed up right now though and I had to post somewhere. 
I need help with a squealing belt on my "68". Check out my post in the engine section if you have ideas. Thanks! 
I thought I had posted over here before. I lurk alot just never posted I guess. CF is so messed up right now though and I had to post somewhere. I need help with a squealing belt on my "68". Check out my post in the engine section if you have ideas. Thanks! woodenichols (Steve)
1968 Lemans Blue/Black Convertible
4-speed, 427
1974 Red L-82 Coupe
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Arlington, TX - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): Re-acquired 1982 Bright Blue Vette from the guy a sold it to 13 years ago. 1993 40th Anniv. Ruby Convertible- purchased for my wifes 40th birthday-It has Chromed Grand Sport Wheels, Grand Sport Flares and a functional rollbar.
**WARNING** Steve is a post junkie!!!!
GREGO & Lyndy K
1978 Corvette Dark Brown Metallic-sold 09/80
1982 Bright Blue Metallic-sold 7/03 reacquired 2/16
1993 Ruby Convertible
1979 Corvette Yellow-sold 12/04
Amarillo, TX
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Lifetime MemberHi Steve, the belt tension itself is the main culprit when sqealing occurs . I have a chrome alternator that has a chrome pulley that sqeals when I first start the engine but it goes away after a few minutes of operation . A light application of belt dressing will also help with your problem . But adjust your belts first .
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ALVARADO, TX - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 6
Vette(s): 1968 LeMans Blue Convertible
427, 4-speed
1974 Red L-82 Coupe
|QUOTE|GREGO said: **WARNING** Steve is a post junkie!!!!
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You got it! I've got to have something to do while I'm at work!
Man Grego, where was that picture taken of your car?
Nice wheels!
4webers - Thanks for info. I have tried everything. Belt dressing, tension, alignment! Still squeals. I'm going to remove the pulleys and clean them up real good. Make sure they are all the same type and groove and see what happens from there. thanks again!
|/QUOTE|You got it! I've got to have something to do while I'm at work!
Man Grego, where was that picture taken of your car?
Nice wheels!
4webers - Thanks for info. I have tried everything. Belt dressing, tension, alignment! Still squeals. I'm going to remove the pulleys and clean them up real good. Make sure they are all the same type and groove and see what happens from there. thanks again!
woodenichols (Steve)
1968 Lemans Blue/Black Convertible
4-speed, 427
1974 Red L-82 Coupe
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
Joined: 1/29/2002
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops
Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
Worn pulleys will cause belts to squeel, as will painted grooves. Also misaligned belts, caused by incorrect mounting of accessories sometime in the last 35 years. Dressing is just a crutch. Joe
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