Confused on belt routing

[chitownserb]

Hello, I have been replacing parts on my engine and I am very confused about the belt routing. Fist off I have a power steering pulley with one belt groove. Is this normal? Auto zone sells the double groove pulley. I tried putting the belt around the fan and alternator but get horrible squealing and low voltage. its a brand new alternator that works fine. Is this car supposed to have the double groove?

 

[tc1959]

Hello, I have been replacing parts on my engine and I am very confused about the belt routing. Fist off I have a power steering pulley with one belt groove. Is this normal? Auto zone sells the double groove pulley. I tried putting the belt around the fan and alternator but get horrible squealing and low voltage. its a brand new alternator that works fine. Is this car supposed to have the double groove?

It might help if you let us know what kind of car and what engine you are working on. pictures help also.

 

[marcar1993]

I will assume its an olds 307, I will also assume you removed the a/c belt. If this is true, put it back on, even if the a/c is broken. Otherwise your belt WILL slip.

 

[chitownserb]

yes the a/c was taken off. Thanks for the info.