A/C compressor - Seeking Edgeucation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-08-2022, 09:05 PM

I'm working on a rebuilt original A/C system, getting ready for a maiden start soon. I have all the connections figured out, o-rings and such. I'm leaving the connections snug only for a pro to tighten things up.

I'm wondering if it's A-ok to connect the compressor belt so long as the A/C isn't run? It will be charged with R134A after the truck is running.

I've never tensioned an A/C belt before. Near as I can tell I can do that with a pry bar against the compressor and its lower bracket, but is there a cleaner way to accomplish this?

Thank you

03-08-2022, 09:05 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	A/C compressor - Seeking Edgeucation I'm working on a rebuilt original A/C system, getting ready for a maiden start soon. I have all the connections figured out, o-rings and such. I'm leaving the connections snug only for a pro to tighten things up. I'm wondering if it's A-ok to connect the compressor belt so long as the A/C isn't run? It will be charged with R134A after the truck is running. I've never tensioned an A/C belt before. Near as I can tell I can do that with a pry bar against the compressor and its lower bracket, but is there a cleaner way to accomplish this? Thank you __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.