Another component fired!

[Little G]

Since it was such a nice day today, I decided to fire my A/C. Only problem is the 560k6 belt keeps walking up onto the edge of the alternator pully. This means its too loose, right?

[RallyRed 98]

fired as in deleted?

is the belt walking to the front or back of the alternator pulley?

if it's walking around in the race, it's definitely not too tight, unless it's so tight that it's bending the alternator bracket down.

[Little G]

Yeah its walking to the front of the pully. It's only one rib of the belt that keeps jumping over the edge.

The a/c compressor is still there and i put the old belt back on until I can get this belt issue sorted out.

[RallyRed 98]

strange... do you have the standard 1/2" of play? i would guess that it's too loose, because if the belt was too tight and was forcing itself off, you would probably hear a pretty terrific racket in your alternator bearings

[Little G]

how do you measure the play? It fits on and feels snug enough but I can't really tell how tight the tensioner is. I will try a 549k6, which is the next size down and see how that does.

[RallyRed 98]

adjust the tension to where you think it should be, then push down on the broad part of the belt in the middle of its longest run... like you're playing a guitar. but don't pluck it, just apply steady pressure.

you want about an 1/2" of play when you push down, then another 1/2" or so when you pull up, for a total of 1" of play... strictly an eyeball measurement.

['98 BlackBird]

sounds kinky

[Pathogen]

I used a 61" belt for my AC delete ... it was crazy-tight to get on, but works well. (just stretches eventually.)

[njspder]

with the electric water pump and ac delete craig is gonna have a crazy short belt. hopefully he will come to his senses and get a manual steering rack soon for an even shorter belt [img]smile.gif[/img]

later
tim

[12secondv6]

Originally posted by Pathogen:
it was crazy-tight to get on, but works well. (just stretches eventually.)

[img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] Sorry [img]smile.gif[/img]


A/C = DEAD weight!!!

[Little G]

I'm still having issues with this belt. The next size down that anyone carries is 538k6. And to boot, the moron at Autozone tried to look up my car after I told him the application. He's like, "look right here 945k6 thats the one." I just walked away.

From what I've found online 549k6 exists and Goodyear makes it. I'll check Napa and see if I can order it if they don't carry.

[White95]

hey while we're talking about belt size and AC delete what size am I going to need for my 3.4L with the AC gone?

[RedFrk13]

Originally posted by Little G:
the moron at Autozone tried to look up my car after I told him the application. He's like, "look right here 945k6 thats the one."

Same thing happens to me, Im always like it doesnt matter what it is in. Im giving you a part number. Find it! [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

[Tru2Chevy]

Craig, try calling up my dad at the shop and see if he has the right belt in stock.

- Justin

[Little G]

Okay, success finally!! http://www.jdv-belts.com is the site and they have every oddball belt size made. I ordered 549k6 and 555k6