Serpentine belt smoking

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD F-350
  • 6.8L
  • V10
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
This morning I turned my truck on to warm it up. Had it running for fifteen minutes then I went to shut it off then went back to turn it on and it wouldn't turn over. It felt like the alternator was bad so I went to test the alternator and it was good. Then I checked the battery and it was bad so I got a new one. I installed it and tried to turn the truck on and It barely turned over and when it did it started squealing really loud and smoking and smelled like rubber. I noticed that the harmonic balancer was really hot. I'm not a mechanic but I think that's the problem. I need some advice.
Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 8:26 PM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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Try to crank it with the belt off. I’ve had A/C compressors lock up and cause the exact same symptom that you have described.
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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How will I know if it's locked up?
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 9:18 PM
Tiny
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You should be able to turn the front end of the A/C pulley by hand with the belt off.
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 9:50 PM
Tiny
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I couldnt take it off but it turns by hand
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 AT 9:43 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Did you get the belt off to check all accessories could turn be hand? here is a guide to help you remove the belt:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM

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