Removing AIR pump
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Wonder why no one has come up with the size for the ribb belt w/o the pump elim... or if there's any issues or reasons as to why you could not do it...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Cincinnati Oh
remove it and save like 30 pounds in weight. lol.
that sucker is HEAVY.
By the way, I think the belt is 83 or 85 inches long. There was a thread on this if it wasn't lost in the archives.
Best bet is to look up the stock belt, then get one a few inches shorter and try it out. Keep getting shorter until you get the right one - and POST BACK your results.
that sucker is HEAVY.
By the way, I think the belt is 83 or 85 inches long. There was a thread on this if it wasn't lost in the archives.
Best bet is to look up the stock belt, then get one a few inches shorter and try it out. Keep getting shorter until you get the right one - and POST BACK your results.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Forest Hill Maryland
Yes, i did the air pump mod on my 84....I did not remove the entire pump though. I disconnected the pump completely, than removed the air pump pulley and ran an 85" belt. Worked like a charm!! Cost: $40.00/belt. As far as any power gains...dont think so, but my pump was going up, so that was my main reason, plus I have LT headers w/out smog hook ups.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by Zero Limits
I am removing the smog pump on my 84 vette, I know I don't need a kit if I get a new sized belt.
Does any one know what belt I can use ?
Does any one know what belt I can use ?
and buy a $175.00 kit that won't fit or work on your car, or listen to bdaly84.
Step One: Unbolt and remove A.I.R pump.
Step Two: Install your new 85" belt.
Step Three:
Bye bye. 
You are gone.I will never understand why idiots that have no knowledge of a subject will insist on proving their ignorance by posting false, misleading, untrue, and erroneous information. "Tis better to remain silent and appear the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
RACE ON!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: Richfield Utah
If your not using an airpump eliminator kit. What are you going to do, for a top bracket for the alternator? Also, I'm thinking that without the elim. pulley, your belt going from you alt. to your waterpump pulley is going to rub on itself going from your power steering pump to your alt. I've been thinking about it, because That is what I would do, then sell the one I've got comming. It would eliminate a little more friction that way. My car is in a million pieces right now. So I can't check for myself. All my pulleys are off. Gotta change dampener, and water pump. Let me know if it works... Thanks, Tom 
Last edited by Steel Breeze; Jun 16, 2006 at 11:52 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dunstable MA
St. Jude Donor '05
Ah sweet irony!
CFI-EFI, In your last paragraph you elegantly reveal a subject of which you yourself lack either knowledge or appreciation ...... it's called rapport.
Just a friendly observation, mind you. A little food for thought.
PLAY NICE ... er, ON
CFI-EFI, In your last paragraph you elegantly reveal a subject of which you yourself lack either knowledge or appreciation ...... it's called rapport.
Just a friendly observation, mind you. A little food for thought.
PLAY NICE ... er, ON
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Pembroke NH
Originally Posted by Steel Breeze
If your not using an airpump eleminator kit. What are you going to do, for a top bracket for the alternator? Also, I'm thinking that without the elim. pulley, your belt going from you alt. to you waterpump pulley is going to rub on itself going from your power steering pump to your alt. I've been thinking about it, because That is what I would do, then sell the one of got comming. It would eleminate a little more friction that way. My car is in a million pieces right now. So I can't check for myself. All my pulleys are off. Gotta change dampener, and water pump. Let me know if it works... Thanks, Tom
Kurt
Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by kehler
Tom, did this myself last month, no issues just as CFI_EFI says remove AIR pump, put on 85" ribbed belt, you're good to go. You are not removing the bracketry, just the pump itself. Belt does not rub.
Kurt
Kurt
Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by Steel Breeze
Interesting, I will surely check this out, as soon as I am able... Thanks...
Burning Brakes
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
You can listen to bogus's and buy a $175.00 kit that won't fit or work on your car, or listen to bdaly84.
Step One: Unbolt and remove A.I.R pump.
Step Two: Install your new 85" belt.
Step Three: Bye bye. You are gone.
I will never understand why idiots that have no knowledge of a subject will insist on proving their ignorance by posting false, misleading, untrue, and erroneous information. "Tis better to remain silent and appear the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
RACE ON!!!
and buy a $175.00 kit that won't fit or work on your car, or listen to bdaly84. Step One: Unbolt and remove A.I.R pump.
Step Two: Install your new 85" belt.
Step Three:
Bye bye. You are gone.I will never understand why idiots that have no knowledge of a subject will insist on proving their ignorance by posting false, misleading, untrue, and erroneous information. "Tis better to remain silent and appear the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
RACE ON!!!
Not trying to cause problems here, but trying to prevent them. I have nothing against CFE-EFI. I understand he knows his stuff, and he is a very valuable member. As I said before, "I value his oppinion". I just think he could be a little more tactfull with his comebacks, as they offend most people. I hope I haven't devalued you as a friend. I'm just trying to help keep the board upbeat, and the less knowledgable ones. Not afraid to ask questions, for fear they are going to get stomped on. Hope you understand. Many Thanks, Tom
Pro
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From: Calgary '85 Z51 coupe
Originally Posted by bdaly84
Yes, i did the air pump mod on my 84....I did not remove the entire pump though. I disconnected the pump completely, than removed the air pump pulley and ran an 85" belt. Worked like a charm!! Cost: $40.00/belt. As far as any power gains...dont think so, but my pump was going up, so that was my main reason, plus I have LT headers w/out smog hook ups.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Miami Florida
I'm going to do the removal today on my 84 with nothing more than tool set an 85" Belt and the knowledge gained on this forum...
I'll take pics and let you know how it went....
Thanks to all.
I'll take pics and let you know how it went....
Thanks to all.
Last edited by Zero Limits; Jun 16, 2006 at 02:45 PM.
