Another belt length question.

kiku2sleep · 05-09-2002, 07:32 AM

I am going to take off my smog pump tomorrow (new h-pipe) and I am trying to find the right belt length for a 92LX5.0 with stock pulleys. I did a search but most everyone that stated a size had pulleys. I had a lot of trouble with my battery going dead on my last mustang (87) that had pulleys so I don't want to go that route. Before I remove the pump couldn't I just go to the parts store and try a few and give back the ones that don't fit? Is there anything else I need? I am practicing the 6 P's
Thanks in advance....

Falcons Talon · 05-09-2002, 01:16 PM

Finally, I can help someone. I have a 92 gt with pulleys, but I have an alternator bracket so I retained the stock belt size. I bypassed the smog pump last week with an 84.9 inch 6 groove S belt. The tensioner will hang almost to its limit, but the belt is still tensioned well. I looked for an 84.5 which was recommended, but no one down here had one. There's a link to show how to route the belt. I'll try to find it and repost it. Hope I've finally helped someone.

Falcons Talon · 05-09-2002, 01:23 PM

Hope it helps...
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QUIN · 05-09-2002, 03:51 PM

take a string, wrap it the around the pulleys as the belt will go, w/o using the tensioner. that should put you within a 1/2 inch. and yes, you can switch them in the parking lot of your parts store till you get the right one. usually two tries to get it right in my experience.
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gtsr515 · 05-09-2002, 07:38 PM

You can run a shorter belt and retain the pump if you would prefer.

05-09-2002, 07:32 AM	#1
kiku2sleep Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gaza Strip, Southwestern Asia Posts: 77	Another belt length question. I am going to take off my smog pump tomorrow (new h-pipe) and I am trying to find the right belt length for a 92LX5.0 with stock pulleys. I did a search but most everyone that stated a size had pulleys. I had a lot of trouble with my battery going dead on my last mustang (87) that had pulleys so I don't want to go that route. Before I remove the pump couldn't I just go to the parts store and try a few and give back the ones that don't fit? Is there anything else I need? I am practicing the 6 P's Thanks in advance.... __________________ 92 LX 5.0-Green W/white top, guts, and rims. 01 gixxer 600 (team colors)

05-09-2002, 01:23 PM	#3
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Here you go Hope it helps... Click here

05-09-2002, 03:51 PM	#4
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	take a string, wrap it the around the pulleys as the belt will go, w/o using the tensioner. that should put you within a 1/2 inch. and yes, you can switch them in the parking lot of your parts store till you get the right one. usually two tries to get it right in my experience. Q __________________ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

05-09-2002, 07:38 PM	#5
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	You can run a shorter belt and retain the pump if you would prefer. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

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05-09-2002, 01:16 PM	#2
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Finally, I can help someone. I have a 92 gt with pulleys, but I have an alternator bracket so I retained the stock belt size. I bypassed the smog pump last week with an 84.9 inch 6 groove S belt. The tensioner will hang almost to its limit, but the belt is still tensioned well. I looked for an 84.5 which was recommended, but no one down here had one. There's a link to show how to route the belt. I'll try to find it and repost it. Hope I've finally helped someone.