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Originally Posted by 40cpe
A lot depends on the accessory being turned. On my 272 the AC compressor is turned by the water pump belt. It is not the best situation in my opinion because it has to be pretty tight to run the compressor and I'm concerned about the water pump bearings.
As long as the driven accessory doesn't squeal I would think it is tight enough. The belt can get slick and hardened on the "V" and cause squealing. Check for that.
I had a 5.0 with serpentine belt that was tensioned by a factory tensioner. That joker was tight! I suppose the components were built for it.
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Thanks 40. The belt only drives the water pump and alternator and is a fairly new belt-maybe 400 miles but I will check it anyway. I am thinking it is squealing on the alt pulley since it is the smallest. Maybe it is time for a new belt. Any advice I will try...............