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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Okay friends I need help. I have a 1971 cutlass supreme with a 350 engine. The alternator belt keep popping. I dont have the belts to tight either. If the pulleys need to be realigned,what is the cost associated with that?

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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First of all what kind of car are you having problems with?
Has it had any mods done to it?
Did this issue start on its own or after a repair or mod?

If the belt is tight, then belt to pulley alignment is the problem.
Is the steering pump pully secure on its shaft? Perhaps remove the problem belt and check for loose pulleys or shafts.
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Sometimes it is not as tight as you think it is. hitch it up another notch. If not then John is most likley correct. Also bent or dented pullies will cause belts to jump as well
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 05:41 AM
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I have a 1971 cutlass supreme with a 350 rocket,it has electrical fans.
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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Welcome aboard

X 2 on what the wise citcapp said

But, I don't have a clue why he called Rob "John"
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Welcome to our humble home.

Need pics as usual.
Are all the brackets and the pump and alternator in the correct position with the right spacers and all that?

Could be a belt alignment problem like Beauregard said?
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Thank you . I will try that first
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Nako29
My alternator belts keep popping ! I've noticed the belt jumps on the left side at the bottom,is that a steering pump problem or pulley ?
What car, what engine, what year, what options?
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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Welcome aboard

X 2 on what the wise citcapp said

But, I don't have a clue why he called Rob "John"
Not enough coffee, not awake yet. Sorry Rob
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Not enough coffee, not awake yet. Sorry Rob
No prob, Buford...
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