You're obviously right about the categorization--when I copied it over to a post written from my account, I forgot to update the header. Point of order: should I repost it, or just let it lie?

The belt seems tight: "firm thumb pressure" in the middle of it causes a half-inch of deflection. I'll know more next time I start the car--rather, have someone else start it, so my head can be under the hood. I will pay close attention to the crank pulley--is there a clutch of some kind in it? Maybe that'll get the steering pump working hard again, too...