Thread: Maiden Voyage - Fan Belt Trouble - Little Help?

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Thanks, Denny...

Is the timing dialed in at 32* or at 30*?

I'm thinking going bigger on alternator pulley only. I don't have a tension gauge but it's quite taught while stationary and very difficult to get over that last pulley with alternator cocked all the way over to valve cover.

I read elsewhere the smooth belts (like Gates or Dayco?) are better at staying put than the Goodyear "Gatorback" notched belts which is also new to the setup... (I was running a plain old smooth belt last season)... Have you heard this?

Thanks,

Chris

When I shopped around on my alternator,alot that I saw recomend not to turn them over 6000 rpm with stock ratio pullies in frequent 6000rpm+ applications for best longevity.
I messed up and got a alt with a chrome pully on it,it squeeks upon rapid accel and decell.I also went for the ribbed v-belt and noticed it seemed to jump around alot after 2000 rpm ........almost like it was loose.Stoped the engine and it was plenty tight,possibly a little too tight from what Denny posted.