Help Needed- AC belt installation with P/S
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Help Needed- AC belt installation with P/S
Long story short, previous AC belt got stuck on compressor and snapped. I'm not sure if it seized up or not. (Previous owner upgraded compressor)
Picked up a new belt to install but can't figure out how to get it around the power steering. I don't want to just start unbolting things. I have a Chitlon manual but it doesn't give me clear instructions. See image/video...
We are hoping to surprise/lend nephew with it for prom tonight but I'm stuck. Thanks everyone!
Picked up a new belt to install but can't figure out how to get it around the power steering. I don't want to just start unbolting things. I have a Chitlon manual but it doesn't give me clear instructions. See image/video...
We are hoping to surprise/lend nephew with it for prom tonight but I'm stuck. Thanks everyone!
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I looked at your profile, no car information in there as well. pretty easy on most small blocks, but helps to have car on ramps to loosen the forward and rear mounting bolts on the power steering pump. If he needs the car tonight, surely he can live without air-con. If the belt blew you may have bigger troubles than just a belt, but maybe not. get back to us with a few more details and we will walk you through belt replacement.
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Sorry for the lack of details.
73 small block 350.... previous owner upgraded to R-134(?) Compressor. Was able to loosen the power steering and got the belt to fit. He originally put a 57 3/4" belt on it with the rocker completely zeroed out towards the engine. Replaced with a 58 15/16" belt and rotated the rocker out. When all belts we are tightened down we started it up. All was well until...we turned on the AC and the clutch engaged seizing it up. Looks like I'll be looking at a new compressor. Only have it for two weeks and things and falling apart
73 small block 350.... previous owner upgraded to R-134(?) Compressor. Was able to loosen the power steering and got the belt to fit. He originally put a 57 3/4" belt on it with the rocker completely zeroed out towards the engine. Replaced with a 58 15/16" belt and rotated the rocker out. When all belts we are tightened down we started it up. All was well until...we turned on the AC and the clutch engaged seizing it up. Looks like I'll be looking at a new compressor. Only have it for two weeks and things and falling apart
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Sorry for the lack of details.
73 small block 350.... previous owner upgraded to R-134(?) Compressor. Was able to loosen the power steering and got the belt to fit. He originally put a 57 3/4" belt on it with the rocker completely zeroed out towards the engine. Replaced with a 58 15/16" belt and rotated the rocker out. When all belts we are tightened down we started it up. All was well until...we turned on the AC and the clutch engaged seizing it up. Looks like I'll be looking at a new compressor. Only have it for two weeks and things and falling apart
73 small block 350.... previous owner upgraded to R-134(?) Compressor. Was able to loosen the power steering and got the belt to fit. He originally put a 57 3/4" belt on it with the rocker completely zeroed out towards the engine. Replaced with a 58 15/16" belt and rotated the rocker out. When all belts we are tightened down we started it up. All was well until...we turned on the AC and the clutch engaged seizing it up. Looks like I'll be looking at a new compressor. Only have it for two weeks and things and falling apart
Last edited by interpon; May 22, 2021 at 07:03 PM.
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Clutch wire?
pull clutch wire and replace belt and drive it, repair as you go...i FIRMLY believe diyac is the wayto go if a diy person..equipment new is still cheaper and you will know done right..that looks likea good compressor too bad...onequick indicator would be orifice inspection...or find a good shop
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No it will not engage clutch un plugged...which is good in your case as it seems it is throwing belts and bunged up...
i would still try taking back to the place...what more damage could they do? At least get a better idea of what they did..
watch this..you havean orifice and no condenser fan
i would still try taking back to the place...what more damage could they do? At least get a better idea of what they did..
watch this..you havean orifice and no condenser fan
