Jack D
Well-known member
My problem is two-fold. One is the squealing fan/alt belt when the fan clutch engages and, Two; Stopping the fan clutch from engaging every few minutes at highway speeds. Removing the AC cooling condenser should do this (problem two).
We've had nothing but trouble with fan (clutch type) coming on every few minutes, then off, then on again while driving down the freeway. The belt squeals with the fan on. When tightened it will stop squealing for a time, but it soon returns. Last time I started it, the fan squealed until the fan clutch disengaged. Looking at the front of the radiator, all I see is AC cooling condenser. It completely covers the radiator, except for a small strip across the top. The in-dash AC has never worked and we've never missed it. Running the roof air is sufficient here when AC is needed. I see no reason why the in-dash air can't be removed and discarded.....except that, I believe, the compressor is the belt adjustment. Is there an idler pulley available to replace the compressor? What if I leave the compressor and just disconnect it so it doesn't engage? What other problems do you foresee that I may be missing?
I've already removed and discarded the air pump and replaced the fan clutch. The alternator is working and bearings seem OK. The fan/alt belt is new. The AC/PS/WP belt does not squeal.
We've had nothing but trouble with fan (clutch type) coming on every few minutes, then off, then on again while driving down the freeway. The belt squeals with the fan on. When tightened it will stop squealing for a time, but it soon returns. Last time I started it, the fan squealed until the fan clutch disengaged. Looking at the front of the radiator, all I see is AC cooling condenser. It completely covers the radiator, except for a small strip across the top. The in-dash AC has never worked and we've never missed it. Running the roof air is sufficient here when AC is needed. I see no reason why the in-dash air can't be removed and discarded.....except that, I believe, the compressor is the belt adjustment. Is there an idler pulley available to replace the compressor? What if I leave the compressor and just disconnect it so it doesn't engage? What other problems do you foresee that I may be missing?
I've already removed and discarded the air pump and replaced the fan clutch. The alternator is working and bearings seem OK. The fan/alt belt is new. The AC/PS/WP belt does not squeal.