squealing belt

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  1. 74X4Burb

    74X4Burb Member

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    One of the two belts on our '74 Suburban is squealing. I dont know which one it is or how to fix it.it starts squealin as soon as I put it in gear and it dosent stop untill its going 30-35. I tried tightning and loosening the alternator belt but it didnt help a thing.Thanks for any and all help. :(

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  2. nutlock

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    get your engine warm ....after that take an ordinary candle and rub it on the bottom side of one of your belt ..... id do one at a time to trouble shoot .... this should stop the squealing once you find the noisey belt ....any questions let me know ...hope this helps

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  3. 74X4Burb

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    Thanks for your help. The candle realy helped. Thanks again. Karl

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  4. nutlock

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    No problem karl ...im glad to help .... i had a 86 mazda before i bought my 71 chevy .... it always had squealy belts until i learned that little trick.... happy heartbeatin'

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  5. 74X4Burb

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    That darned belt is at it again. I went to start it and it sounded great untill I turned up the heater then it started squealin and then when I turned off the fan it stopped.please dont tell me its the heater core.hope one of you guys know whats going on because I dont.thanks for any help. Karl

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  6. tech1

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    I would try changing the belt . Does the truck have AC? It sounds like maybe the compressor is trying to lock up.
     
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    Yes it has AC but I dont have a belt for it so it dosent work.well I guess I go change a belt. thanks for all your help. Karl

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