Ford Forums is the premier Ford Forum on the internet. We discuss all Ford models on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free!
My '81 F-100 screeches when I start up, and it usually stops after a
minute or two. Worse in cold weather. This last week LOUD screeches all
the way home from work (20 miles).
I looked at the belts, and everyone agrees - they're okay. Of course it
doesn't make a sound when others look.
I can't tell if it's a bad bearing in the alternator, and just got the
idea from Haynes that it might be the water pump...what does THAT
cost??
dark now - but tomorrow I'm going to look for leaks around the pump,
and try spraying some carb cleaner or WD-40 all over the alternator.
Belt lubricant does not help...
any ideas appreciated! I have to get a rebuilt alternator if that's the
problem, and have a guy at work install it, but could it be the belts,
or the water pump??
Thanks group! :+) kundaliniratterdeletethis@yahoo.com
kundalini wrote:
> My '81 F-100 screeches when I start up, and it usually stops after a
> minute or two. Worse in cold weather. This last week LOUD screeches all
> the way home from work (20 miles).
> I looked at the belts, and everyone agrees - they're okay. Of course it
> doesn't make a sound when others look.
> I can't tell if it's a bad bearing in the alternator, and just got the
> idea from Haynes that it might be the water pump...what does THAT
> cost??
> dark now - but tomorrow I'm going to look for leaks around the pump,
> and try spraying some carb cleaner or WD-40 all over the alternator.
> Belt lubricant does not help...
> any ideas appreciated! I have to get a rebuilt alternator if that's the
> problem, and have a guy at work install it, but could it be the belts,
> or the water pump??
> Thanks group! :+)
> kundaliniratterdeletethis@yahoo.com
>
Idler pulley bearing
Today was warm. I looked @ the water pump area - no leak. The radiator
was full.
Looked @ the belts - tight.
Grabbed the fan - no movement.
No belt spray, so I sprayed WD-40 on and under everything.
Filled up the power steering reservoir.
Poured power steering fluid all over and in the pulleys (pullies??)
Started it up, and NO SCREECHING!
I expect it to return when it gets cold, and you can't tell belt
condition by looking, but figure I saved from $75 - $200 (at least for
now)..
We have used castor oil on belts for years. Some belt dressings can
cause the belt to grab and rip the belt. This happened to my dad years
ago on Papec field cutter. Since using castor oil, no more problems
with ripped belts.
Our J.I. Case 140W hay baler has a 4" wide flat belt. A few drops of
castor oil will help it tack-up and run true on the pulley.
Castor oil will help stop sqeeking belts on engines and will not rot
the belts.
The thing to remember is a little goes a very very long way.
Okay, no flames please...
It got cold, from 55F at night to 28F days (Atlanta, and the noise is
back, and UNBEARABLE!
I can't afford to leave this at a shop for 3 days, so I might call Pep
Boys (they should have the parts), and ask if I can leave it there
mornings, but don't want to get ripped off.
The Auto Zone idea, and the Castor Oil idea are appreciated - Thanks!
Where do ya live to use tractors?
How much will it cost to fix a pulley bearing? I'd ask them, but
they'll say that's the problem, even if it's something else...
I KNOW it's not the water pump... thanks group,
>My '81 F-100 screeches when I start (it)
> up, and it usually stops after a minute or
> two.
It would be of help to know what engine and the number of belts driving
what pieces. I have an '81 F100 which has a 300cid engine. The simple
way to diagnose the problem would be to remove each drive belt, one at a
time, and when the noise stops.....check the piece that the belt drives.
Are you positive the belts are tight enough? Your discription could
easily be a_loose_ and/or worn out belt.....looking good and actually
being good are quite different. I have a water pump noise when it's
cold, but it's not a screeching noise. It 'goes away' when the engine
warms up. I'm on the third wp for this engine. Each before made that
same noise in the cold weather.
kundalini wrote:
> Okay, no flames please...
> It got cold, from 55F at night to 28F days (Atlanta, and the noise is
> back, and UNBEARABLE!
> I can't afford to leave this at a shop for 3 days, so I might call Pep
> Boys (they should have the parts), and ask if I can leave it there
> mornings, but don't want to get ripped off.
> The Auto Zone idea, and the Castor Oil idea are appreciated - Thanks!
> Where do ya live to use tractors?
> How much will it cost to fix a pulley bearing? I'd ask them, but
> they'll say that's the problem, even if it's something else...
> I KNOW it's not the water pump... thanks group,
>
>
>>kundaliniratterdeletethis@yahoo.com
>
>
check the belt tensioner>?
"BattleGodz" <stcroix_2@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ttKdnQaW7qFGAOHeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> kundalini wrote:
>> Okay, no flames please...
>> It got cold, from 55F at night to 28F days (Atlanta, and the noise is
>> back, and UNBEARABLE!
>> I can't afford to leave this at a shop for 3 days, so I might call Pep
>> Boys (they should have the parts), and ask if I can leave it there
>> mornings, but don't want to get ripped off.
>> The Auto Zone idea, and the Castor Oil idea are appreciated - Thanks!
>> Where do ya live to use tractors?
>> How much will it cost to fix a pulley bearing? I'd ask them, but
>> they'll say that's the problem, even if it's something else...
>> I KNOW it's not the water pump... thanks group,
>>
>>
>>>kundaliniratterdeletethis@yahoo.com
>>
>>
> check the belt tensioner>?
==
Next time you start it put all your lights on plus brake and reverse. If the
screaching gets worse it's probably bad belt or bad tensioner, if you have
one.
Geoff.
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 04:38:37 -0800, kundalini rearranged some electrons to
form:
> Okay, no flames please...
> It got cold, from 55F at night to 28F days (Atlanta, and the noise is
> back, and UNBEARABLE!
> I can't afford to leave this at a shop for 3 days, so I might call Pep
> Boys (they should have the parts), and ask if I can leave it there
> mornings, but don't want to get ripped off.
> The Auto Zone idea, and the Castor Oil idea are appreciated - Thanks!
> Where do ya live to use tractors?
> How much will it cost to fix a pulley bearing? I'd ask them, but
> they'll say that's the problem, even if it's something else...
> I KNOW it's not the water pump... thanks group,
>
I don't think it's the water pump because there are no stains/leaks
around it, and the radiator remains full. Now I think it's the belts,
after all...
I'm gonna spray them down, and use castor oil from now on (thanks), and
make the run to work and back (20 miles each way) tonight, and call Pep
Boys (the local one is VERY GOOD) and get it in Saturday.
Last night all my turn signals stopped (and I live in copburbia); I've
been neglecting a burned out brake light bulb, and it might need a
flasher unit, etc.
It seems the lights are all dimmer than usual...man I hate cold weather
(25F now) Atlanta - but I guess I'm being a baby, 'cause I grew up in
New England, and it's a lot worse in many places!
> Thanks group! :+)
1986 300 c.i. 4.9 w/2 barrel motor a/c <not connected - no belt> 4
speed <actually 3 w/granny o.d. gear>in a
1981 F-100 longbed (pale white w/ugly factory stripes, 31" flat black
wheels, 2 gas tanks, selector stays on front tank - rear tank RUSTY!
This is one VERY tough truck, but it maxes out @ 70 mph (50 uphill)
> kundaliniratterdeletethis@yahoo.com
Linear Mode
