over40driv

On my SC400 Im going to be removing my A.C. , and need to start fabbing a idle pulley replacement. I know they make A.C. compressor delete idler pulley kits for other cars, hope I can rework one thats close.

Nova

iTrader: (21)

have you tried getting a shorter belt and just routing it in the proper direction agains the other pulleys, havent looked into it so i dont know if it would work but give it a try

over40driv

Good question. Yes I bypassed the A.C. and used a Gates belt and it was not wrapped far enough around the waterpump and squealed.

Nova

iTrader: (21)

What do you mean not wrapped far enough? As in wasn't tight enough? There are other belt companies out there do you have the belt length or part number handy? It is possible to get 1/2in increment belts

1980

if u just need a shorter belt. try running a string around the pullies u do have and then measure the string. then go to autozone and tell them the size u need. i did this on my buddys 2j when we deleted his ac. worked for us. just give it alittle slack for the tensioner to work.hope this helps u.

LeeSC300

iTrader: (1)

I forget the exact length on mine, but it fits. It still sort of makes the pulley move... and im not sure if this is a detriment or not...

over40driv

I had the correct length of belt and it was good quality. If I go much shorter it would be over tensioning the bearings on all the accessories. Ill call Advance just to double check the next shorter length.

Nova

iTrader: (21)

have you looked to see if there is a larger aftermarket idler pulley available? or an idler from another vehicle that would suffice?

just throwing out suggestions here

over40driv

Dorman is currently making aprrox. 40 diff. A.C. eliminator pulleys. Hopfully they will start making one for our cars.

Nova

iTrader: (21)

so what r u going to do in the mean time?