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Jul 20, 2004 | 02:48 PM

superfine69

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From: Oh Lord, Stuck in Lodi again.

help with belts and pulleys

i just pulled the smog pump of my 69 and now i don't know what belt setup to use. the only adjustment i have is on the alternator. i have power steering, no a/c. can i use one belt? any suggestions?
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Jul 20, 2004 | 02:50 PM

superfine69

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Jul 20, 2004 | 03:12 PM

Fevre

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If you have a double pulley on the crank and w/p you can run one belt between just the crank and w/p, and then one for all three.

Jul 20, 2004 | 03:31 PM

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Consider purchasing an assembly manual. I can't give a nod to the '69, but the AIM for my '68 lists all the possible engine/accessory combinations and diagrams the belt routings for each.

Jul 20, 2004 | 03:32 PM

superfine69

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From: Oh Lord, Stuck in Lodi again.

i am new in the auto world and was wondering how i could fit a belt around just the w/p and crank, there is no adjustment bracket.

Jul 20, 2004 | 03:33 PM

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thanks mike the manual is on its way

Jul 20, 2004 | 03:53 PM

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Sorry I don't know the specific belt (have used the same belt since I bought the car :blush: ) , just remove the water pump pulley and slide the belt on it just before putting it back on, it is a snug fit.

Jul 20, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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Usually the race cars that run one belt on the crank & WP, the WP mounting holes allow some adjustment to tighten the belt.

Since your WP isn't adjustable, you need to figure out a way to route the belt around something that is adjustable, like the ALT or PS pump.