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Dec 1, 2010 | 08:47 AM

1986-z51

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Custom air pump delete bracket

Looking for some plans to make a air pump delete bracket. Its looks easy to make. I have a fab shop here at work. 1986-L98

Dec 1, 2010 | 09:08 AM

Aardwolf

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I haven't been a fan of those. How about making a small bracket to move the alternator so a extra pulley isn't needed?

Dec 1, 2010 | 09:12 AM

ch@0s

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I have mine off. I can take pictures and measurements for you. Maybe even trace it out on a cardboard and mail it to you.
Here is what it looks like.

Dec 1, 2010 | 11:56 AM

USAsOnlyWay

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Shoot if you end up doing that Ch@os, count me in for one. The one thing I haven't figured out yet is what to do with the pulley, did you make that spacer or is it just round stock. I'm thinking the pulley needs a shoulder to ride on but I'm not sure.

Dec 1, 2010 | 12:16 PM

ch@0s

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It's a Korvette4u I bought it from a forum menber. I think they went out of business.
here is one for sale

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ243967363

Dec 1, 2010 | 04:22 PM

MyFirst90coupe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aardwolf

I haven't been a fan of those. How about making a small bracket to move the alternator so a extra pulley isn't needed?

That sounds like a good idea. Wonder if anyone has done that.

Dec 1, 2010 | 05:14 PM

Aardwolf

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Originally Posted by MyFirst90coupe

That sounds like a good idea. Wonder if anyone has done that.

Member redrose was selling a bracket he made awhile back. I saved the pictures:

I just used a new top alternator brace:

It's less cost, less complexity, less weight, and less things that can break. Plus less parts to R&R.

Dec 1, 2010 | 05:52 PM

klkordzi

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I have an 85 and used the cast steel bracket for the air pump as the main piece for the bracket I made up. When the bracket was turned around it matched up with two mounting pints on the head. I got a pulley from Autozone and fabbed up a couple supports from flat stock.

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Dec 1, 2010 | 05:53 PM

MyFirst90coupe

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Originally Posted by Aardwolf

I just used a new top alternator brace:

It's less cost, less complexity, less weight, and less things that can break. Plus less parts to R&R.

That is very nice!

Dec 1, 2010 | 06:41 PM

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rodj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aardwolf

How about making a small bracket to move the alternator so a extra pulley isn't needed?

with the TPI setup ,you can't move the Alt inboard enough to prevent the return side of the belt from Alt rubbing on the belt over the PS pulley

Works if you delete the A/c and run a shorter belt from Alt to WP

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1566807620-post48.html

Dec 1, 2010 | 10:10 PM

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redrose

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btdt

local yokel that made these is not doing anymore.

Last edited by redrose; Dec 1, 2010 at 10:44 PM.

Dec 2, 2010 | 12:47 AM

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korvette4u

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Originally Posted by ch@0s

It's a Korvette4u I bought it from a forum menber. I think they went out of business.
here is one for sale

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ243967363

hey ,, i alive and well...got garage sale happen pm me

Dec 2, 2010 | 12:56 AM

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korvette4u

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Originally Posted by ch@0s

I have mine off. I can take pictures and measurements for you. Maybe even trace it out on a cardboard and mail it to you.
Here is what it looks like.

nice hows it working? the reason i havent been around moved up to C5 and new C6

Dec 2, 2010 | 09:26 AM

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ch@0s

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Originally Posted by korvette4u

nice hows it working? the reason i havent been around moved up to C5 and new C6

I love it.. fits great and cleaned up the Engine bay.

Do you still make them?

Dec 2, 2010 | 06:16 PM

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korvette4u

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Originally Posted by ch@0s

I love it.. fits great and cleaned up the Engine bay.

Do you still make them?

private pm

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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ls1transam84

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Here is what I am running.

Dec 2, 2010 | 09:00 PM

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ch@0s

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Here is what I am running.

Did you make that ?.. looks good.. I think I'm going to polish mine someday.

Dec 2, 2010 | 09:43 PM

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ls1transam84

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No I didn't make it, but it would not take much. It was on the car when I got it, if I ever have it off I will get some dimensions.

Dec 2, 2010 | 09:47 PM

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ch@0s

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Originally Posted by ls1transam84

No I didn't make it, but it would not take much. It was on the car when I got it, if I ever have it off I will get some dimensions.

The one I have is more complicated. It fits a little better IMO..
Yours would be easier to replicate and looks great.

Dec 3, 2010 | 09:15 AM

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I made this one for my 86, to use the stock belt. If I make another one, it's going to be shorter and use whatever belt fits.

Here is some info, although the template size may vary due to different printers, the measurements are good.

http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Air%20...Delete%20Info/

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