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  Engine Accessory Drive Test  
 

To carry out this test, Remove the accessory drive belts.

  • Increase the engine rpm to where the concern occurs.
  • If the vibration/noise is duplicated when carrying out this test, the belts and accessories are not sources.
  • If the vibration/noise was not duplicated when carrying out this test, install each accessory belt, one at a time, to locate the source.

WARNING: BLOCK THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS, AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE SERVICE BRAKE, OR INJURY TO PERSONNEL CAN RESULT.

CAUTION : Limit engine running time to one minute or less with belts removed or serious engine damage will result.

NOTE : A serpentine drive belt decreases the usefulness of this test. In these cases, use a vibration analyzer, such as the EVA, to pinpoint accessory vibrations. An electronic listening device, such as an EngineEAR, will also help to identify noises from specific accessories.