[DeTomaso] Techno question: a fine mess--update

[Julian Kift]

Charles,
Have you systematically removed one belt at a time and run the engine, to narrow down the source?
Julian

> From: cengles at cox.net
> To: detomaso at poca.com
> Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2015 20:30:23 -0500
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Techno question: a fine mess--update
> 
> Dear Forum,
> 
> 
>            It is still a fine mess.  The gremlins are well entrenched.  At
> this point, I have:
> 
> 1) ascertained that the balancer isn't hitting the block or pan
> 
> 2) been unable to localize precisely the noise source despite the mechanic's
> stethoscope or the garden hose stethoscope (it actually works a little
> better in this instance, but still not a success).  It is coming from the
> front of the engine-belt area.
> 
> 3) replaced the alternator: no change and now the ammeter needle bounces
> 
> 4) ascertained that I do have an electronic voltage regulator from
> Motorcraft
> 
> 5) replaced both belts: no change other than  a slight decrease in loudness
> and slightly different quality to the noise
> 
> 6) replaced the idler pulley:  no change. Sigh.   The old pulley does feel
> like the bearing is starting to go out compared to the smoothness of the
> replacement, but still no noise silencing with the change.
> 
> 
>         I am perturbed.  I have removed the new AC belt and I will test
> again tomorrow to see if I have finally localized the noise maker.  I am
> thinking about trying some of the belt treatments for squeaking since I have
> replaced *everything* at this point.
> 
> 
>         With apologies to Mr. Friedman's famous quote: " Sadder, older,
> wiser, I go now, seeking through faith and reason combined  the answer to
> this baffling pageant which is the Pantera and the small by play, which is
> my amateur wrenching." 
> 
> 
>                   Philosophically yours,  Chuck Engles
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
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   Charles,
   Have you systematically removed one belt at a time and run the engine,
   to narrow down the source?
   Julian
   > From: cengles at cox.net
   > To: detomaso at poca.com
   > Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2015 20:30:23 -0500
   > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Techno question: a fine mess--update
   >
   > Dear Forum,
   >
   >
   > It is still a fine mess. The gremlins are well entrenched. At
   > this point, I have:
   >
   > 1) ascertained that the balancer isn't hitting the block or pan
   >
   > 2) been unable to localize precisely the noise source despite the
   mechanic's
   > stethoscope or the garden hose stethoscope (it actually works a
   little
   > better in this instance, but still not a success). It is coming from
   the
   > front of the engine-belt area.
   >
   > 3) replaced the alternator: no change and now the ammeter needle
   bounces
   >
   > 4) ascertained that I do have an electronic voltage regulator from
   > Motorcraft
   >
   > 5) replaced both belts: no change other than a slight decrease in
   loudness
   > and slightly different quality to the noise
   >
   > 6) replaced the idler pulley: no change. Sigh. The old pulley does
   feel
   > like the bearing is starting to go out compared to the smoothness of
   the
   > replacement, but still no noise silencing with the change.
   >
   >
   > I am perturbed. I have removed the new AC belt and I will test
   > again tomorrow to see if I have finally localized the noise maker. I
   am
   > thinking about trying some of the belt treatments for squeaking since
   I have
   > replaced *everything* at this point.
   >
   >
   > With apologies to Mr. Friedman's famous quote: " Sadder, older,
   > wiser, I go now, seeking through faith and reason combined the answer
   to
   > this baffling pageant which is the Pantera and the small by play,
   which is
   > my amateur wrenching."
   >
   >
   > Philosophically yours, Chuck Engles
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
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