loud sqweeky belts

[petefoto]

I have a 2000 Larson SEI 226 with a Volvo Penta 5.7 I/O. I am getting this weird shreaking or chattering sound when I crank the steering wheel hard when up at speed or when taking off and turning the wheel. I was thinking this might be the belts? I asked the guys at the shop to check this out, but out of all the work they did they forgot to look into this and couldn't answer my question unless I bring it back in. It has happened for a while now and the boat has had several 100 hr services since it started.<br /><br />It does not seem to be a major problem... more of an annoyance. What do you suppose this is and is it an easy fix?

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: loud sqweeky belts

I just tightened up my belts on mine...and sanded the inside of the pulleys as they were all rusted and probably caused the belts to slip in the first place.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: loud sqweeky belts

If the belt has a shine on it,that means it is ready for replacement.Make sure the pulleys are clean and rust free as Cobra stated and make sure the belt is tight.Check the p/s fluid level.Charlie

 

[petefoto]

Re: loud sqweeky belts

thanks for the replies... I'll check that. I was out today and have a friend who thinks maybe it might be a bearing going bad in one of the pumps.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: loud sqweeky belts

A simple and effective way to check if a bearing is the noise,for example an alternator....Take a broom stick and put one end on the alternator and put the other end in your ear.You will hear in a second if thats where the noise is coming from.Sounds stupid but it works great!!!!! Charlie

 

[LubeDude]

Re: loud sqweeky belts

Just take a spay bottle anf fill it with water and spray the pully or belt in question while it is making noise, If it is a belt, it will stop squeeling momentarily. Dont spray it with anything else.