Westerbeke 4.5kw gen. squealing sound

[marks737]

Hello. My Westerbeke 4.5kw gen. suddenly started squealing when I start it. I assume it's the belt. Does anyone know if there is a tensioner pulley that I can adjust or might it be something else?

 

[Boater420]

The tension for the belt is adjusted at the raw water pump. Loosen the two bolts holding the pump in place and then slide it down a little further and tighten the bolts. I'm not sure what else could cause that sound.

 

[rondds]

If you want to be sure it's the belt spray some water with a spray bottle on it and it should quiet down for a few seconds. Just to confirm the Problem.

 

[marks737]

It turns out that the belt shroud was rubbing on the belt. Wish everything was that easy!