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2 Q's
> 1) The belts on the 85 squeel a lot. I have changed them,
> tightened them and changed them again. What should I be
> looking for that might be causing this?
A stalling bearing (too much play causes shaft to rapidly roll along the bearing surface, causing a stall effect) - lube all driven
bearings (especially alternator).
> 2) The fan on the same car is making a HOPRRIBLE noise, like
> the bearing failed. Its constant as the switch moves from
> setting to setting. Any idea of the cause? (duh, bad bearing)
> but can it be repaired?
Same reason as above, and same cure. I'd recommend synthetic grease/moly for the latter, since it is easy enough to get to the
entire bearing.
HTH
Al
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