[urq] alternator whine puzzle (X post) long

Mark R speedracer.mark at gmail.com
Fri Nov 3 14:21:25 EST 2006


Ingo,
A mechanical problem has to be belt (pulley) alignment.  He's claims to have
clearance and have tried several alternators, inlcuing rebuilts.  I think
the alternator itself is ruled out.


On 11/3/06, Ingo Rautenberg <i.rautenberg at waratap.com> wrote:
>
> Must a bearing problem. I mean the only friction contact points are the
> front and rear bearings and (when VR is mounted) the brushes!!!!
> Unless either the pully or the ventilation blades are actually contacting
> the housing (improper shimming).
>
> Ingo
>


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