No AC = Short Belt?
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No AC = Short Belt?
Hey all .... maybe you can help me with this. I have an '89 S-10 with a 3rd gen Camaro 305 in that has been carbed .... backed with a 350 tranny.
My question is in reference to the serpentine belt. The AC compressor is making an aweful squeal and I want to delete it. I took the comp. off ..... and the bracket/tensioner is still there. Is there a way to run a short belt as is? If not ..... what do I need to get?
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My question is in reference to the serpentine belt. The AC compressor is making an aweful squeal and I want to delete it. I took the comp. off ..... and the bracket/tensioner is still there. Is there a way to run a short belt as is? If not ..... what do I need to get?
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Car: 92 Z-28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
I believe GM Direct has an a/c delete pulley for around $40.00. I am not sure if there is a belt that is shorter than the one you have. Newb input only.
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
That's correct. Make your life a little easier and buy the pulley. Run a search, I know it's been brought up a million times.
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Car: 1990 IROCZ Camaro
Engine: 350 4bbl, 200cc Heads, 270hr Cam
Transmission: 700R4 w/ Trans-Go shift kit.
Axle/Gears: GM 10 bolt Posi
Theres really no way to run a belt without the AC pulley because of the position of the tensioner...you are going to need the AC delete pulley.
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Car: 1995 Corvette
Engine: LT1
Transmission: 6 spd Manual
Axle/Gears: Dana 44, 3:45:1
Motormite makes those delete pulleys now too... You should be able to get them through any standard auto parts store (Advance, Autozone, etc)..
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That's the exact one I just ordered at Advance. $31. Thanks a bunch guys.
BTW, I'm a Mustang owner, hehe. Ironic, eh. Hopefully I won't get flamed for saying that on here, lol. We have several F-body owner's on StangNet and they fit right in.
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