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Brock42 
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 Topic: Belt dustPosted: June-09-2012 at 10:31am |
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Hey guys I am the new owner of a 94 ski nautique I purchased a few weeks back runs very well but I have noticed a little bit of a squeal only sometimes on acceleration and there is also some black dust build up around the front area where the belt is.it doesn't
Make the squeal noise very often but I was just gonna get some knowledgable advice on what I should look for thank you so much. |
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grim007
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 10:44am |
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could be as simple as a loose belt that needs adjusted
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 10:49am |
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More likely it's a sheave alignment problem. It's pretty common. Get the straight edge out and do some checking. Pictures would be great too.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 11:11am |
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You might want to replace the belts after you fix the cause of squealing. Once they glaze, they will continue to squeal.
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Brock42
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 12:45pm |
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Where do you place the straight edge on the pulleys and how do you tighten the belt thanks for the quick replies guys.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 1:35pm |
Brock, The straight edge is for checking the alignment and not the belt tension. You place the straight edge so it touches all four outside edge of the two sheaves you are aligning. If it doesn't touch an edge then ether a lateral or a twisting adjustment is needed. For tension, it's sort of by feel. On the alternator belt, I've always tightened until I can't spin the alternator sheave by hand. The RWP is about the same. There are guides that say you should be able to push the belt in a 1/4" but some can push harder than others!! They even make spring loaded gauges that can be used. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-09-2012 at 3:56pm |
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Brock,
It sounds like you may need some help. Here's a Gates document with some pictures that hopefully will give you a better idea on how to align V belt sheaves We still would like some pictures so we may be able to spot the problem and help out. |
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Brock42
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 4:48pm |
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i cant seem to get the pics to upload is there somehow i can send them to a email and someone post for me
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 7:07pm |
What comes up when you try to upload the picture? Many here including myself use an on line photo service like photobucket.com |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 8:09pm |
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Brock - You need to treduce the file size to below 200K. I email them to myself & file size compression is an option to use.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 8:46pm |
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I had some belt dust due to corrosion of the pulley surfaces. A little sanding and a coat of paint on the pulley and all sorted.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 9:05pm |
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http://s1159.photobucket.com/albums/p633/brock421/
Here is a quick vid that i was able to get |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 9:13pm |
The link doesn't work for me plus, it's not a true link. Sorry! 
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Brock42
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 9:35pm |
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I think you may have to copy and paste it and it should come up.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 9:42pm |
Yes, I did but your link still isn't proper to the site. Your alternator belt is way too loose. As mentioned, I suggest some help. |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 9:45pm |
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What do I need to do after I upload it to photobucket
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:25pm |
When you scroll over the picture you want to post on the photobucket site, you will get a side bar with choices. Click on the bottom which is the address, copy it and paste it to the thread. |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:30pm |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:33pm |
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thanks for the help i finally got it figured out
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:39pm |
No problem! Did you figure out the pictures posting or the belt alignment/tension issue? |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:47pm |
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I got the pic posting haven't resolved any issues in the belt yet.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 10:51pm |
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I would replace that orange oil filter when you get a chance, too.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:07pm |
GD, how did I miss that orange filter!! BTW, maybe it's my screen size but I can't see the dam, Fram Filter! It's best anyway since I really don't need anymore damage to my eyes at this point in my life! 
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Brock42
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:23pm |
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What is the best filter to go with and what's the problem with the orange one I'm sorry for all the noob question this is my first boat and still learning a lot and I sure do appreciate all help given.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:23pm |
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Fram has new marketing blitz - heard this on the radio the other day. I think the economy filter they are comparing to is a Fram!
"Uses cellulose and synthetic glass fiber blended media to provide 3X MORE engine protection than the average of leading economy oil filters" |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:27pm |
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I use a Motorcraft. I don't have the number off the top of my head. Someone here will know.
Fram filters are garbage. I learned this the hard way when I raced circle track cars. Blew a $12,000 engine when an HP4 filter media disintegrated and clogged up the Moroso pre-screen. Lost oil pressure and blew in half a lap. I'll never get caught again with an orange filter on anything I own. |
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:32pm |
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Purolator has been running one on tv too,they have theirs and Frams cut open and they show you the difference.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:35pm |
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Ok I'll get that changed ASAP as it's time for a oil change also when I change the oil can I run the drain plug through the drain hole in the hull to drain the oil
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:41pm |
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Yeah, that's what the drain hose is for. Put it through your drain plug hole and in to a drain pan before you take the cap off.
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Posted: June-10-2012 at 11:54pm |
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Alrighty is there any way to tighten the belt to help with the squealing noise
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