Mercruiser Alpha Drive, Second Gen, 3.0 Liter, Serial 0L322185
While driving straight, at 2500 RPM's my engine makes a loud shrill sound. Upon inspection I found that I was missing a 3/8" bolt that holds the power steering adjuster to the bracket. I put tension on the belt, then installed a 3/8" screw with lock washer, and again at 2500 RPM's the sound occurs. I suspect the belt became over-stretched when the screw was lost.
Have I diagnosed the issue correctly? I have ordered replacement V-belt part 365607-Q.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom you can offer, and I apologize if I did not follow posting protocol.... this is my first post.
Thanks,
Matt
While driving straight, at 2500 RPM's my engine makes a loud shrill sound. Upon inspection I found that I was missing a 3/8" bolt that holds the power steering adjuster to the bracket. I put tension on the belt, then installed a 3/8" screw with lock washer, and again at 2500 RPM's the sound occurs. I suspect the belt became over-stretched when the screw was lost.
Have I diagnosed the issue correctly? I have ordered replacement V-belt part 365607-Q.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom you can offer, and I apologize if I did not follow posting protocol.... this is my first post.
Thanks,
Matt