Really bad squealing at higher RPMs

Tiny
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  • 1986 FORD F-250
  • 76,000 MILES
Every time I get up some rpms, in any gear, I get a serious squealing going on. I have had new belts put in, no change, I tried taking the belt off of the alternator completely to rule it out, same issue, so it is not the alternator. The A/C was disconnected years ago, so it is ruled out. I was told maybe the fan clutch? How else can I diagnose this? The squealing at high rpms has me shifting very early to avoid it, so I wind up in 4th gear already before 40 mph, and I cant get it up over 55 or the squealing is really bad. The engine seems to be running very well otherwise. (V8 7.5 460) I do not knowe the exact rpm as I do not have a tach. Please any suggestions, or ideas of how to diagnose this? Thanks
Saturday, September 10th, 2011 AT 10:33 PM

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Tiny
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Have you removed ALL of the belts? And the noise is still there?
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Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 3:44 AM
Tiny
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No, I meant the alternator belt, however. Problem solved!
I replaced the fan clutch, and when I removed the old one, It was completely and totally seized, I replaced it started her up and it hasnt sounded this good in a very long time. Thanks
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Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 10:59 PM
Tiny
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Great! I'm glad you got it fixed.
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Monday, September 12th, 2011 AT 12:31 AM

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