short belt

89droptop · 11-20-2002, 03:34 PM

I'm trying to run a short belt to bypass the airconditioning. I bought a 850K5 belt and it squeaks like hell when I crank it and give it some throttle. Is anyone out there running this type of setup who would know whats going on. I think it might be the way I have to put the tensioner in. I have to run the belt through it instead of over the top of it, so I cant get any tension on it. The belt is fairly tight though without tension. Is the belt wide enough, too short, or do I have the tensioner on the wrong way? Can someone please help me!

11-20-2002, 03:37 PM

You need tension on your belt. That's most likely your problem. Your belt is slipping.

HiFlow5 0 · 11-20-2002, 04:20 PM

The problem with bypassing the AC is that you can't route a belt properly. You either need to move the power steering pump up higher or get a AC delete pulley kit.

11-20-2002, 03:34 PM	#1
89droptop Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 26	short belt I'm trying to run a short belt to bypass the airconditioning. I bought a 850K5 belt and it squeaks like hell when I crank it and give it some throttle. Is anyone out there running this type of setup who would know whats going on. I think it might be the way I have to put the tensioner in. I have to run the belt through it instead of over the top of it, so I cant get any tension on it. The belt is fairly tight though without tension. Is the belt wide enough, too short, or do I have the tensioner on the wrong way? Can someone please help me!

11-20-2002, 03:37 PM	#2
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	slipping You need tension on your belt. That's most likely your problem. Your belt is slipping.

11-20-2002, 04:20 PM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	The problem with bypassing the AC is that you can't route a belt properly. You either need to move the power steering pump up higher or get a AC delete pulley kit. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

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