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fiveliter 11-07-2017 05:20 PM

A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
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After about 8 years of use, the A/C bypass tensioner pulley that I bought from Paul's HP broke. The casing just shattered, causing a loss of tension and then causing me to loose the belt. Luckily I was close to home and was able to limp home without an alternator or water pump. Couldn't find anyone else selling the bypass tensioner pulley. May have to opt for an A/C compressor eliminator pulley since my compressor is seized and I dont use A/C anyway.

Vndcatr 11-11-2017 11:14 AM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
I havent seen anyone else make a setup like that in a long time, I wish they made those for the 3 bolt timing cover.. Id love to have a short belt.

McQueen_z71 11-11-2017 04:29 PM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
Wont a shorter belt just make up for the a/c location delete? I think the stock tensioner should still provide tension even with the belt going straight from the crank to the pass. idler pulley.

fiveliter 11-15-2017 02:52 PM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
There's no way to route a shorter belt with the stock tensioner. That's why I bought a kit from Paul's HP years ago. So yesterday I ended up yanking the a/c compressor and installed an eliminator pulley. Pulley and bracket seams very cheaply made. We'll see how long it holds up.

McQueen_z71 11-15-2017 03:58 PM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
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Originally Posted by fiveliter (Post 1628851)
There's no way to route a shorter belt with the stock tensioner. That's why I bought a kit from Paul's HP years ago. So yesterday I ended up yanking the a/c compressor and installed an eliminator pulley. Pulley and bracket seams very cheaply made. We'll see how long it holds up.

Mine looked the same for my old 5.7 truck. Really cheap looking with the flimsy pulley. Maybe a winter custom mod would be a nice idea. Mines already jacked up so i think ill move some things around and see what I can come up with.

2camsam 12-03-2017 09:29 PM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
Paul's doesn't carry them anymore?

fiveliter 12-23-2017 03:44 PM

Re: A/C compressor bypass pulley broke
 
I didn't see it on their site


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