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  2. Will the stock pulley have the correct alignment?

    in MechMan Alternators and 12v Accessories

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    I've been struggling with belt slip for a few months now, and I can't seem to narrow it down. I've tried using shorter Gates' belts and replacing the tensioner, cleaning the pulley, but it seems that after a week, the alt is covered in belt dust again and squeals when the engine upshifts.

    So I threw my stock alternator on and it was fine. I still have it on and after a 3 weeks its hasn't shown any signs of slip. So I want to try putting the stock pulley on the Mechman but i'm unsure if the stock pulley with have the correct alignment.

    Also will the alternator even turn on if its idling slower with the stock pulley? I'm not concerned about not making full amperage at idle, however.

  6. How often should you change a serpinite belt?

    in MechMan Alternators and 12v Accessories

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    I have such bad belt slip that the belt squeals when I start the engine, or after the rpm drop after a gear shift. My tensioner and belt is less than a year old. The belt is 3/4 shorter than the stock belt. It has only recently started doing this, I'd say about a month ago.

    About two weeks ago I tried using belt dressing with no luck, it just made a sticky mess. I am tempted to put the stock pulley on to see if it makes a difference by slowing down he alternator. I don't need good idle output anyway.

  11. active members...how long have you been here? where are you from?

    in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"

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    April 02/12. From Manitoba, Canada....Where having and SMD logo on you car, hat, or shirt is mistaken for "Society for Manitobans with Disabilities" ^_^ I've learned almost everything about car audio from this forum and found some of the best, most helpful people in the car audio world here.

    The map idea is great, I would love to see how we spread out around the world here.

  12. Whats your favorite craft brew(s)?

    in Murphys Pub

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    Ive had a few Black IPA's. The one that stands out to me is the Negative Ghost rider from FAction Brewery. The phrase for the description said it was a "Hoppy Stout"

    21st Ammendment has there " Back in Black IPA" which is a year around brew and good.

    That sounds like the only IPA I would ever like.

  18. DD-1 claims another victim. DD-1 Vs $1300 Alpine Headunit

    in D'Amore Engineering - High Quality Car Audio Installation Tools & Accessories

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    You know what the worst part is? If you took that head unit back to the place you bought it, explained the situation, they wouldn't even consider replacing it.

    They'd say that's not possible for you to detect that, or they stick it on their O-scope and see nothing (if they even have one). Just try to convince them that the DD-1 was made by some of the top guys in the industry, but they won't give a shit.

    And then you'd be out $1300 on that brand new head unit.

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