If the belt is too narrow, it will bottom out on the sheave and slip. The
bottom of the sheave will be shiny.
V belts work by pinching themselves into the sides of the groove to get
traction on the sheave. If they can't go tight against the sides of the
groove, they will slip.
If you belt is ribbed on the top, are you sure it didn't roll over in the
sheave and you are looking at what should be the bottom?
Bruce Kettunen
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
>
><<This power is supplied via the belt at the generator pulley. My guess is
>that the squeal you hear is the belt slipping.>>
>
>Bill, I agree with you, however the belt appears to be plenty tight. I'll
>try to get the original size and style. It has a Gates V belt on it now, but
>appears to be pretty narrow and ribbed on top. My guess is that the PO
>substituted what he could find.
>
>I checked for bearing noise and there doesn't appear to be any. (broom handle
>to the ear trick) I'll research the 216 fan belt angle. Thanks to all who
>helped.
>
>
>Jon Callahan
>'50 3100
>Champaign/Urbana, IL
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