what does alternator bearing noise sound like in a ford?
I have a 1989 ford E350 1 ton van with a small block V8. I was driving down the highway and when I was slowing down on the off ramp to the light I started to hear a loud grring/fluttering noise. It slowed its speed a little when I stopped. I thought it
Diconnect the altenator fan belt, and spin the alternator by hand.
You will be able to hear the bearing if it is unservicable.
Scwwoooo grindy noise. You will literally be able to feel it if you turn it hard pushing down on the pulley by