c20 chewing up alternator belts

Discussion in '1973-1987' started by kinger79, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. kinger79

    kinger79 Member

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    working on my 82 c20 and it has been chewing up alternator belts, just put on a new belt a week ago and it started squealing again:mad: anyone have any thoughts?? my alternator seems to be charging well, maybe draging?? it is worst when i cold start or when i down shift but seems fine once we get going.
     
  2. 2tons of fun

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    does it have a air pump system?


    the pos air pumps will shit the bed and drag or lock up thusly eating belts, squeeling, and general failure.
     
  3. kinger79

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    yep it does i should check that out
     
  4. kinger79

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    got it, it actually was the alternator, wasn't that bad off but bushings must be wore out, rattling like "ole washing machine" :rolleyes: put new one on and working fine so far

    thanks
     

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