Delete A/C Pulley...86 Vette
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Racer
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From: Glen Burnie Md
Delete A/C Pulley...86 Vette
I mentioned in an earlier post that my air conditioning hasn't worked in years. (There's a slow freon leak somewhere...I just don't fool with it anymore). I'm the origianl owner.
I'm wondering if any of the forum members have used a delete pulley to eliminate their air conditioner entirely?
Are there any benefits to removing any and all of the parts pertaining to the A/C?
I believe the delete pulley costs about $70.
Is this mod worth the money?
I'm wondering if any of the forum members have used a delete pulley to eliminate their air conditioner entirely?
Are there any benefits to removing any and all of the parts pertaining to the A/C?
I believe the delete pulley costs about $70.
Is this mod worth the money?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Australia
The F-body A/c delete pulley does not work on the Vette setup.
There was a recent post by someone changed the belt route and used a smaller belt bypassing the A/c altogether while using only stock parts.
Will post link when I get home
There was a recent post by someone changed the belt route and used a smaller belt bypassing the A/c altogether while using only stock parts.
Will post link when I get home
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
rodj is probably referring to the post below. I had to refrence it this evening so I figured I'd go ahead and post it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...FC&forum_id=48
Brian
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...FC&forum_id=48
Brian
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Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
This is on my 85, and perfect fit. Bolt in and use same belt. Randy
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=10055890
I took anything to do with ac out of the car. I even chopped the ac housing off flat, on the firewall. I can now install headers with the starter and plugs in place.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=10055890
I took anything to do with ac out of the car. I even chopped the ac housing off flat, on the firewall. I can now install headers with the starter and plugs in place.
Last edited by randy814u; Dec 13, 2005 at 02:20 PM.
Racer
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From: Sumner Texas
If the a/c is empty, the low pressure switch prevents the compressor clutch from engaging, making the compressor pulley nothing more than an idler anyway. It is not drawing any more power than would an idler pulley because in effect that's all it is when the compressor is disengaged.
If you want to ENSURE that the compressor does not engage, simply disconnect the compressor clutch connector and save yourself $70 and some work.
Good luck,
If you want to ENSURE that the compressor does not engage, simply disconnect the compressor clutch connector and save yourself $70 and some work.
Good luck,
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by randy814u
This is on my 85, and perfect fit. Bolt in and use same belt. Randy
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/result...number=10055890
I took anything to do with ac out of the car. I even chopped the ac housing off flat, on the firewall. I can now install headers with the starter and plugs in place.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/result...number=10055890
I took anything to do with ac out of the car. I even chopped the ac housing off flat, on the firewall. I can now install headers with the starter and plugs in place.
Brian
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