Grabinov911
Well-Known Member
Guys,
I have searched high and low for an idler pulley and bracket that will allow me to remove the A/C Compressor on my 1970 383 (Roadrunner) without changing every belt and pulley on the whole motor.
On an A/C car the alternator shares a belt (two actually) with the A/C compressor. If you remove the A/C compressor, you cannot fit the belt that runs your alternator - not good. the obvious solution is a simple idler pulley to replace the A/C compressor, but it seems no such thing exists absent a complete "front end" from March performance for about $1,500.
WHY you ask? I have a lot of work to do on my car. The A/C doesn't work now and probably won't for some time - it's a low priority. I'd like to have that giant compressor and all those hoses and radiators out of the way until I am ready to work on them. But I can't remove that 45 pound compressor without changing around the whole front of the engine - only to have to change it back to put the A/C back on! SOMEONE HAS GOT TO HAVE A SOLUTION...
Help!
I have searched high and low for an idler pulley and bracket that will allow me to remove the A/C Compressor on my 1970 383 (Roadrunner) without changing every belt and pulley on the whole motor.
On an A/C car the alternator shares a belt (two actually) with the A/C compressor. If you remove the A/C compressor, you cannot fit the belt that runs your alternator - not good. the obvious solution is a simple idler pulley to replace the A/C compressor, but it seems no such thing exists absent a complete "front end" from March performance for about $1,500.
WHY you ask? I have a lot of work to do on my car. The A/C doesn't work now and probably won't for some time - it's a low priority. I'd like to have that giant compressor and all those hoses and radiators out of the way until I am ready to work on them. But I can't remove that 45 pound compressor without changing around the whole front of the engine - only to have to change it back to put the A/C back on! SOMEONE HAS GOT TO HAVE A SOLUTION...
Help!
