Well I would rather hope it is the alternator than the WOOD.
In the process now of loosening the alternator, bit of a bugger from above.

Chaps, I have a result, took the fan belt off pushed the alternator away.
Went for my usual bumpy test run, BINGO, not a sound.
Admittedly I was rather worried re the wood, Phew!
Only thing that perturbs me is there does not seem to be any indication of any friction / rubbing. Off to get a slightly shorter belt anyway.

Oh and of course will have to strip the other side down now, to get a matching pair.

Pandy, thanks for the advice re Ear Plugs however I would have then had to distribute to all on the street, as it was rather an embarrassing situation.

I really appreciate all your time.

Another problem solved
Always good news!

In case anyone is interested or for future reference the new belt is a 763mm x 10mm which gives enough clearance, the existing was a 775mm.
Next thing to do is to work out why my roadster bumper keeps coming loose even after a short run, just the near side though.
Paul

glad it's mended paul, by the way Welcome to the forum, and I just need to remind you that we like photos of cars in these parts

Roger that, i will endeavour to comply.

Better?

Yep, both yours? Any chance of big pics?

There’s a 1953 DHC at the back.

http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb436/housemum/Morgan%20Pics/
The Silver Roadster and Red 4/4 are mine.
The DHC and Ivory + 8 my Dads.
I restored the 4/4 and DHC for my Dad whilst he was overseas.
http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb436/housemum/
And the Mini was last year.

Wow, you are lucky.
Very nice cars