squeaky belt?

Next time you replace your Chevy fan belt.....

buy a GoodYear 'Gatorback' of the proper size...

Fan belt noises should be history.....

Generally you can find 'em at alternator rebuild shops..

You might also want to look at the idler and tension pulleys. I had the idler (the upper pulley in the middle) go on me once and I was getting all sorts of squeaks prior.

Probably the belt. If the tensioner spring is weak, it could allow some minor slippage which would prematurely glaze the belt. Belt dressings are bad news on serps.

Dave (another)

Here here on the Gatorback! Dontcha love the "turbo-like whine" it produces as the revs increase?

Doc

Most likely the belt as bearings tend to make a constant noise (wwwwwhhhhhiiiiinnnnneeeeeee) while belts are more like you described (squeakity, squeakity). Regarding belt dressing and the consensus that they are bad news for serp belts.............I've used STP belt dressing on various serp belts without a problem. It actually says on the can "for V, poly-v and serp belts." I'd give the belt a small blast and see if it quiets up. If it does, you know it's the belt for sure. You could then clean the pulleys with brake parts cleaner or denatured alcohol to remove the belt dressing that may remain on the pulleys before installing the new belt.

Doc

U should buy (for not much mulla) a mechanic's stethoscope to locate bearing noises

Too expensive , When u Can use a Broom stick and it works Better .

Put the Gator on my Yuk, all was well, few months later it was slipping and squealing. Tensioner got weak, do both at once so ya can close the hood for a while. Tensioner's not that expensive.

you should be able to find them at parts stores as well. Most stores hounor Goodyears lifetime warentee on the belts as well. If not keep the sleave and recipt and Goodyear it's self will. Charles

A piece of wood will do as well. Use the grain to transmit the sound.

or a rubber hose. old john