[Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno

[Robert Bruce]

The T-bird idlers are a completely different design from the SHO versions.

Robert

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From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John J. Weidenbenner
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 11:31 AM
To: Robert Bruce; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno


Can the t-bird idler be adapted to the SHO mtx or atx?

John W.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Bruce" <rbruce@bellatlantic.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 7:11 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno


> I just had this problem on my 95 T-bird 4.6L.  Found that both idlers for
> the serpentine belt were worn out.  Fortunately McMaster-Carr
> (http://www.mcmaster.com/) had the right bearings in stock.  Total cost
was
> under $20.  Took all of about 15 minutes make the repair.
>
> Robert Bruce
> 93 atx
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of George Fourchy
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:59 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno
>
>
> On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:16:05 -0500, Hartberger, Jason M.  ATAN wrote:
>
> >and it's gotten to the point
> >where it completely drowns the engine noise out below 2.5K rpms.
>
> As others have said, it could well be the idler pulleys for the accessory
> belts.  It
> could also be the tensioner for the timing belt.  They do a LOT of work,
and
> are
> getting old.
>
> You can use a long screwdriver and your ear to check the idler pulleys,
and
> the
> accessories themselves.  With the engine idling, carefully put the tip of
> the
> screwdriver against a solid portion of the part you want to check, and put
> your ear
> to the handle.  Press down with your head to transfer the sound from the
> screwdriver
> to your ear.  Foolproof, especially when you find the right noisy
component.
>
> There is a tool to do this job...a mechanic's stethoscope.  It should be
> available
> at most auto parts stores.
>
> George
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