WOW smoking alternator
WOW smoking alternator Started the t/a up today and the alternator started squealing like crazy and there was white smoke pooring out, dont know if it is a bad belt or bad alternator, the bearing in the alternator has been bad for a couple months now, do you guys think it is a bad belt, alternator or both?
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Electronics only have a certain amount of smoke in them - once you let out the smoke, they stop working. 
If the alternator bearing seized up, the belt would start smoking from rubbing on the stationary alternator pully.
If the alternator bearing seized up, the belt would start smoking from rubbing on the stationary alternator pully.
Okay so i have a good amount of electrical equipment running, where do you guys recommend getting a better amp from?
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,330
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Check this thread from the last few days: https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/954984-upgrade-alternator.html
okay so i replaced my alternator today and a new belt and i still get the white smoke, so i am guessing it is one of my pulleys, anyone know a way to check them to see which one is bad?
