fritosaregood Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ive got a 250 mechman alt in my honda. It got a bad squeak on start up and when i have the system on full tilt. so i thought i would build a bracket for an idler pulley to help wrap the belt around the alt pulley. So i start out and loosen the adjustment nut, its down it a tight spot. i start fiddlin around, start to stand up and BIG sparks. the wrench i was using touched one of the metal parts of an A/C line and im guessing the pos post on the alt. so i just said oops. unhooked the positive on the alt. and kept workin. I finally got things finished and turned my car on. not squeak... at first. But i noticed my radio had reset itself like it does when i disconnect the battery. but i didnt. i only disconnected the alt. also i look at my voltmeter and its at 12.8. Whats wrong here? I dont thing the alt is completely out because the car would be running at less than 12.8 right? or no.. my batteries are one kinetik 1800 and two 2400s. Did i break something?? Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 frp, tje spimd topf it yeah u fucked somethign uop man Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wow Eric, drunk much? And did you try replacing the actual belt altogether? Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 frp, tje spimd topf it yeah u fucked somethign uop man shit.. i guess its back to stock alt for a bit again... Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wow Eric, drunk much? And did you try replacing the actual belt altogether? yea, i got a new belt again. its still a little loose right now. the squealing didnt even happen when i started the car again. but then after i turned it off, checked some stuff, then turned it back on it was back to squealin, but not as bad as it did. i think im gonna throw teh stock alt back in tomorrow and figure out how to mount the idler pulley better. Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 ok. so i decided to just work backwards to find out if the problem was the belt, the alt, or the car. it was just the belt. so now im stuck trying to figure out another way to mount the idler pulley to get better grip. Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zfrerichs Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 your batteires will sit a 12.8 for awhile while driving around as long as your not putting to big of a load on them but when you start the car the alt will kick on and start charging the batts so the voltage should go up if the alt is working sounds to me like you fried something and have you tried just getting just a hair smaller belt to get rid of the squel? Quote Roseville, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 your batteires will sit a 12.8 for awhile while driving around as long as your not putting to big of a load on them but when you start the car the alt will kick on and start charging the batts so the voltage should go up if the alt is working sounds to me like you fried something and have you tried just getting just a hair smaller belt to get rid of the squel? its not the alt anymore. i put it back to how i had it and its back up to normal voltage. ive already got a smaller belt. Im goin to get a stickier belt soon. maybe that will fix it till i figure out a way to get better wrap around the pulley. But on a side note. ive been demoing my setup with a slowed version of late night tip. everyone i know loves it. I just did another demo at nine in the mornin. Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duaber Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) its not the alt anymore. i put it back to how i had it and its back up to normal voltage. ive already got a smaller belt. Im goin to get a stickier belt soon. maybe that will fix it till i figure out a way to get better wrap around the pulley. But on a side note. ive been demoing my setup with a slowed version of late night tip. everyone i know loves it. I just did another demo at nine in the mornin. Told you fool Gates belts(Oreillys) or gatorback belts Edited July 5, 2009 by Duaber Quote Team Sundown Team XS Power System: Car: 1997 Honda Accord Head unit: Alpine CDE-7870 Amp: 2 Sundown saz-1500 Battery: kinetik 1400 and 2400 Subs: 2 Audioque HD310 D2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Told you fool Gates belts(Oreillys) or gatorback belts I just spent 40 bucks on a gatorback.. Didnt fix my problem at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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