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Drive Belt Problems in Journal dated March, April, May 2008

Started by Daisie, December 17, 2008, 10:48:59 AM

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Daisie

December 17, 2008, 10:48:59 AM
After doing much restoring to our 78 Clipper we camped for a week in Oregon.  Coming from No. CA we had some steep grades to pull.  We noticed a squealing belt at a speed of 60 mph on the flat and squealing on the grade pull at 40 mph in second gear.

After finding only one belt on the power steering we looked for double V pulleys and found one at an auto dismantlers.  It was a V pulley off an 85-86 Jeep Wagoneer V8 power steering.  It fits perfectly but the pulley is slightly smaller than original, however, original belts still work.  Engine is quieter.  Our next trip will let us know if it is a permanent fix.

JerryT

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December 22, 2008, 11:24:30 AM
Daisie
Thanks for the post!
I am also fixing my squeal. I have found a dbl ford pulley but did not know that Jeep used them also, good job!
On mine, I determined that it is the drag of the fan causing the problem. I have never had a tight PS belt squeal, the pump will bypass before that happens. Please post your results and any other info you have.
JerryT
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