AC Compressor Eliminator (1 Viewer)

[Gumby]

The idler pulley is a replaceable part. It can be found in the aftermarket, and may very well have multiple applications. The bracket is the unobtainium, but that's never going to break. PS is the least of your worries if it locks up and tosses the serp belt. The water pump ain't turning either.

Woody's set up is the way to go. His total weight is about 2lbs more than the compressor.

I can tell you from very recent experience, idler pulleys do not like being dunked in water and can not be turned off. I just replaced the lower one on the 80 AC belt. It's not available in the aftermarket, but C-dan has them in stock for $21.

 

[Rascal]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=7979011469&category=38656&sspagename=WDVW

Might be what you need.

Ed

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Link truncates for some reason.

Search Ebay for "tbi ac delete"

Thanks Ed!

Hmmmm - $64 Bucks for a delete pulley vs. sell the Power Tank - this could pay for some more tube!

 

[Rascal]

The idler pulley is a replaceable part. It can be found in the aftermarket, and may very well have multiple applications. The bracket is the unobtainium, but that's never going to break. PS is the least of your worries if it locks up and tosses the serp belt. The water pump ain't turning either.

Woody's set up is the way to go. His total weight is about 2lbs more than the compressor.

I can tell you from very recent experience, idler pulleys do not like being dunked in water and can not be turned off. I just replaced the lower one on the 80 AC belt. It's not available in the aftermarket, but C-dan has them in stock for $21.

Thanks, I've come to that conclusion as well. Anyone need a Power Tank?

 

[wngrog]

Keep the Powertank, you will need it when you least expect it......

 

[dustin]

fab a bracket and run a 2nd alternator

-Dustin

 

[Rock Taxi]

Keep the Powertank, you will need it when you least expect it......

x2 - like when the new kegerator runs out of CO2 and you are dying for a beer!

Ed

 

[Texican]

I can have you one here on Friday....route truck for $48, got to know by Wed.
Butch

 

[Rascal]

I can have you one here on Friday....route truck for $48, got to know by Wed.
Butch

I think I'll keep the compressor and set up an OBA system at some point.

Thanks for all of the input.

 

[GaryinNE]

Just for future search reference.

Napa Balkamp sells 4 different A/C eliminator brakets: 660-1800, 660-1801, 660-1802, 660-1803. These four seem to fit most of the big 3 manufacturers. They cost about $27.00 retail.

Gary

 

[Medusa]

I have the GM eliminator pulley that I purchased from Mr. Goodwrench to carry as a trail spare in case my compressor siezed. It was not at all hard to find