Accessory drive
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cog belt drives or use 2 V groove belts w/ deep groove pulleys on all accessories.....as far as I know. I have deep groove pulleys and 2 belts on the water pump, in case one fails. For power steering I have just 1 belt, same for alternator.
I've always liked the cog belt setup of those race mate alternator/waterpump combos, too bad they're so damn expensive and not high amperage. If you don't have a lot of accessories and only lights & engine to run (no radio, power windows & such) the racemate may be a very good choice.
I've always liked the cog belt setup of those race mate alternator/waterpump combos, too bad they're so damn expensive and not high amperage. If you don't have a lot of accessories and only lights & engine to run (no radio, power windows & such) the racemate may be a very good choice.
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I think it's a serpentine system....
olde tyme V belts had to have deep pulleys to keep from tossing about 6 grand at the drags, for instance, I think NASCAR may still use them, about the only ones that do, if any...
GENE
olde tyme V belts had to have deep pulleys to keep from tossing about 6 grand at the drags, for instance, I think NASCAR may still use them, about the only ones that do, if any...
GENE
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From: All humans are vermin in the eyes of Guru VA
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
cog belt drives or use 2 V groove belts w/ deep groove pulleys on all accessories.....as far as I know. I have deep groove pulleys and 2 belts on the water pump, in case one fails. For power steering I have just 1 belt, same for alternator.
I've always liked the cog belt setup of those race mate alternator/waterpump combos, too bad they're so damn expensive and not high amperage. If you don't have a lot of accessories and only lights & engine to run (no radio, power windows & such) the racemate may be a very good choice.
I've always liked the cog belt setup of those race mate alternator/waterpump combos, too bad they're so damn expensive and not high amperage. If you don't have a lot of accessories and only lights & engine to run (no radio, power windows & such) the racemate may be a very good choice.
I am gonna have a power steering pump, alternator, water pump.
As far as things drawing power. Radio, 3 electric pumps, and an electric fan, various dash lights, and a heater fan. Maybe a fan on an oil cooler.
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Not to concerned about drags, I want primarily a road race car. so between 4K-6.5K for a couple of hours is the goal
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From: All humans are vermin in the eyes of Guru VA
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Originally Posted by Taijutsu
I really like the radius tooth cog belt set up. How much does it cost and will it work on my 74 w/AC? TIA
Rick
Rick
Do you have a link for such a thing