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A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

So I just realized if I pull the AC Compressor and AIR pump on my 88 305TPI engine, I wont be able to lace a serpentine belt across my idler. THe are both on the passenger side with the Idler puller.....

Do I need to get a AC Delete pulley and/or smog pump delete pulley? Other options?
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Re: A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

a smaller belt maybe?
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Re: A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

Originally Posted by lethaldomestics
a smaller belt maybe?
I suppose I could find a belt that would fit just Crank, WP, Alt, PS but if I do that, I would have no tensioner. THose are all Center to Driver side accessories. The Tensioner, Smog, and AC are all on the passenger side.
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Re: A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

Adjuster for the alternator. A super short belt will also work.
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Re: A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...-question.html
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Re: A/C and Smog Delete. What to do with Serp belt?

Wow, those Delete pulleys have gone up quite a bit.....

I think I'll look into the adjustable alternator method. I'd really like to keep the engine bay as clean as possible.
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