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Re: [T3] "Whistling" noise (not whirring)... a follow up post


<x-charset iso-8859-1>> What I discovered was that the generator pulley was ever-so-slightly in
> contact with the pulley shroud cover and at a certain RPM range, the
> resonance of the pulley would cause it to "sing".  A slight repositioning
of
> the pulley shroud has fixed the problem!

Maybe the generator is a bit out of position, and too far forward or back.
Just check the belt is running true on both pulleys or there may be excess
wear.  Also make sure the dot on the generator strap lines up with the line
on the generator casing to ensure the cooling air holes are lined up.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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