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Old 04-04-2004, 06:58 AM
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Sometimes the fan will begin to rub on the alternator housing if it is not sandwiched tight enough between the pully and spacer. Check the tightness of this with a box end wrench and a hex wrench or hex socket (best). Otherwise as mentioned check the front bearing.

You mentioned Gilmer belt, do you mean "toothed" belt ? If so, the pulleys need to be aligned perfectly or there will be l harmonics transmited by irregular tooth engagement.


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