Alternator bearing question

[aarolar]

Typically how long will the bearings last in a CS140 after they start squeaking? I want to wait and order a new one from rock auto because it's way cheaper but I can't afford downtime with the truck not to mention I would be pissed if the bearings locked up and I shredded my brand new belt.

 

[twomanymontes]

That would be a God question. I had the bearing in mine start squealing and last 3 days, I have had customers last a month. Really hard to say.

 

[kkirwan71]

mine lasted about a half hour ride from work on a friday

 

[great white]

Best not mess around once the squeal starts.

Order/buy and replace today if possible.

 

[kkirwan71]

replace the belt too while your at it

 

[aarolar]

replace the belt too while your at it

Did you even read my post?


Thanks guys I'll go get one today mine has been squeeking for a few weeks now but lately it has gotten constant drove it to work today and it squeeked all the way.

 

[great white]

Did you even read my post?


Thanks guys I'll go get one today mine has been squeeking for a few weeks now but lately it has gotten constant drove it to work today and it squeeked all the way.

Yep, days are numbered.

You just never know when a screaming bearing is going to totally fail and lock up.....

 

[aarolar]

WTF, replaced the alternator the idler pulley started squeaking, replaced it now I think the freakin waterpump is squeaking, what a pain in the ***. Is there a difference between the regular waterpump and the heavy duty waterpump for a 454? Also thought I had an exhaust rattle so I got under the truck and started investigating, tapped on the cat with my hand and they both rattle like they are full of pennys...

 

[Keepinitoldskool]

Sound like one of your pullies are misaligned. And sounds like your cat is done for. Cut out out and put in some straight pipe.

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