Alternator belt(s)
On returning home on my last trip, I noticed a squeel from the alternator belt, only one belt was installed! In the past I had noticed 2 groves on the Alternator pulley & drive pulley. I figured I'd install 2 new belts since I had to work on it. I did not notice the position on the old belt when I removed it.
Purchased 2 Gates #7290 & installed them. While one was tight the other was loose. I reversed them & the loose one was in the same position. I took a bunch of pictures to try & see the problem as I could not view it directly, but to no avail. Finally put a straight edge on the outside of the alternator pulley. It registered just to the outside of the inside drive pulley.
I ended up putting on only one belt, outside (forward) on the alternator & inside (rear) on the drive pulley.
I've just driven 90 miles & all seams OK.
Is this normal or has someome changed pulleys in the past
Thanks
Gordon
1991 8V92
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