I could not get the ac compressor to loosen up when I replaced all 3 belts yesterday.
I ended up cutting off the old ac belt, and to replace it I stretched the new one on as best I could, touched the starter, and it hopped into place. Its great to get lucky now n then.
What did I forget? the PS pump and alt both were simple and without a struggle, but that AC belt gave me a fit.
AC belt
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1977 Cutly
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1977 Cutlass Supreme
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
AC belt
1966 Toronado, 1992 5.0 Mustang notchback w/T-56 6spd, TOA #1059
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
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waterzap
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- 1978 Eldorado
Re: AC belt
Its just a bracket like the other. Just as easy to replace.
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1977 Cutly
- Posts: 142
- Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:21 am
- TOA Membership Number: 1059
- Years Owned: 1966 Toronados
1977 Cutlass Supreme
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
Re: AC belt
Mine must just be 'set in its ways' after a few decades of sitting. I've been replacing v belts for twenty years, and never had one as stubborn as that darn AC belt. I'm glad the starter bump trick worked.
1966 Toronado, 1992 5.0 Mustang notchback w/T-56 6spd, TOA #1059
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
"Aftermarket parts are simply the beginning of a very expensive search for the next weakest link in your drivetrain. You heard that here first." -MKing
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