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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2016, 04:24 PM
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Posted By drealbmw
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY

It looks like Ian Simpson from Alberta wins the prize!

We took his suggestion, and pulled the old 5/8" pulley from the alternator, and replaced it with a smaller, 1/2" pulley.

Then we took off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,408
Posted By drealbmw
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY

The views in these photos are from the driver's side. The a/c compressor and pulleys are on the passenger side.

I'm in Austin for the next day, but will try out your suggestions when I get back to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,408
Posted By drealbmw
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY

We have always used a cogged belt on the alternator. We're thinking about getting an old-style V belt to see if that makes any difference.

We've tried adjusting the belt every which way.
Too...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,408
Posted By drealbmw
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY

Yes, we can turn the pulleys freely by hand when we pull the belts.

There's no drag on the pulleys and hardly any play.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,408
Posted By drealbmw
Exclamation Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY

Three weeks ago, my brother became the proud owner of a 1930 Model A for the first time. So everything on this old car is new to us.
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