Re: Pulley noise?
 

If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a few
minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an emergency
spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.

>Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
>again.
>

>> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also notice
>> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is coming
>> >from one of the pulleys
>>
>> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
>goes
>> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
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Re: Pulley noise?
 

If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a few
minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an emergency
spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.

>Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
>again.
>

>> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also notice
>> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is coming
>> >from one of the pulleys
>>
>> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
>goes
>> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: Pulley noise?
 

If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a few
minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an emergency
spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.

>Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
>again.
>

>> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also notice
>> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is coming
>> >from one of the pulleys
>>
>> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
>goes
>> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: Pulley noise?
 

Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.


"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031122172651.05620.00000816@mb-m13.aol.com...
> If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a
few
> minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
> replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an
emergency
> spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.
>
> >Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
> >again.
> >
>
> >> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also
notice
> >> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is
coming
> >> >from one of the pulleys
> >>
> >> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
> >goes
> >> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: Pulley noise?
 

Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.


"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031122172651.05620.00000816@mb-m13.aol.com...
> If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a
few
> minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
> replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an
emergency
> spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.
>
> >Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
> >again.
> >
>
> >> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also
notice
> >> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is
coming
> >> >from one of the pulleys
> >>
> >> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
> >goes
> >> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: Pulley noise?
 

Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.


"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031122172651.05620.00000816@mb-m13.aol.com...
> If the noise goes away or is reduced after using belt dressing, even for a
few
> minutes, it is likely the belt is the source of the squealing. I would
> replace the belt and see what happens. At worst, you will have an
emergency
> spare in case something goes wrong with the new one.
>
> >Thanks for the reply, I have done that, but the noise seems to surface
> >again.
> >
>
> >> >Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also
notice
> >> >that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is
coming
> >> >from one of the pulleys
> >>
> >> To be sure it's not a belt, squirt on some belt dressing. If the sound
> >goes
> >> away or is reduced, its not a pulley.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: Pulley noise?
 

econof did pass the time by typing:
> Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.

Hmm.. Sometimes pulleys can get out of line, check your vibration
damper and see if it's shifted on the rubber isolator.

I've gotten squeeky belts before due to fine dust/salt being packed
into the belt. Only fix was a new belt.

Re: Pulley noise?
 

econof did pass the time by typing:
> Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.

Hmm.. Sometimes pulleys can get out of line, check your vibration
damper and see if it's shifted on the rubber isolator.

I've gotten squeeky belts before due to fine dust/salt being packed
into the belt. Only fix was a new belt.

Re: Pulley noise?
 

econof did pass the time by typing:
> Its a serpentine belt drive system, the belt is fairly new.

Hmm.. Sometimes pulleys can get out of line, check your vibration
damper and see if it's shifted on the rubber isolator.

I've gotten squeeky belts before due to fine dust/salt being packed
into the belt. Only fix was a new belt.

Re: Pulley noise?
 

The idler pulley can be the source easily. Maybe you can get some oil
on the bushing, but I couldn't on the last couple I have seen. Well, I
got some WD40 with the straw on it into one and the noise dropped, so it
was replacement time.

The replacement part is three different things that have to be ordered
separate. The bushing, the washer and the bolt.

A dirty cable end can also make the alternator suck big time and need HP
big time after a start so the belt slips. Dressing won't help that.

I test mine by going out with a cold off engine and trying to hand slip
the alternator pulley. If I can slip it, it either is loose or it had
'shined' up. The alternator needs several HP to spin up under load and
if you can hand spin it, it will slip.

If that is the case, I need a new belt. I go through 3 or more
alternator belts a year when I am running mud pits. Mud equals liquid
sandpaper and will polish the belt up real sweet.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

econof wrote:
>
> Whenever I start my '86 cj-7 i can hear a squeaking sound. I also notice
> that the rpm's fluctuate while this is going on.I am certain it is coming
> from one of the pulleys Is this the idler pulley? If not, how do i pinpoint
> which pulley it is? How hard is it to replace?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank