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domeier · 10-14-2011, 01:44 AM

PanelDeland: You are the man! Thanks, brother.

domeier · 10-14-2011, 01:58 PM

I found something in the junkyard that'll do the trick. '79 Firebird. And that paint is actually black. Funny how the camera sees things sometimes.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by domeier

I found something in the junkyard that'll do the trick. '79 Firebird. And that paint is actually black. Funny how the camera sees things sometimes.

Looks like it hung itself with Jethro's belt.

PanelDeland · 10-14-2011, 09:50 PM

Glad the little bit of info I had could help.Took me a while to figure it out for mine,so I figured I would give a heads up and maybe shorten you search.

domeier · 10-15-2011, 12:20 AM

I got all the pulleys on and lined up today. Looks like it oughta work, but... man, does it ever look funky. I'll get a picture tomorrow once I get the 600 foot v-belts installed.

Billhilly · 10-15-2011, 02:57 AM

Back to your origonal question, the compressor fittings can be rotated to any position. As has been said, adjustable water neck will cure that problem.
My junk has a short water pump, Alan Grove brackets (slightly modified!) and single groove PS pulley (not pressed on yet). I went with a single and double on the crank. The guys at Grove's are really knowledgeable. Pic's to confuse.

domeier · 10-15-2011, 10:14 AM

Outstanding. Thank you, Mr. Hilly.

domeier · 10-15-2011, 11:47 AM

Okay. Now all I have to do is convince the parts guy to let me borrow 5 or 6 v-belts and tweak around until I get the best fit. Uncle Jed says I should just leave it run on the rope.

PanelDeland · 10-15-2011, 04:32 PM

Take the rope and put it around the pulleys.Stretch it to the size you need.(Just big enough to go on at shortest adjustment.Then mark the rope.Go to parts store and get that length of belt.Instal.Bleed air from PS.enjoy.

domeier · 10-16-2011, 08:28 PM

Getting closer. Still have some wiring left to do, and the top radiator hose.

10-14-2011, 01:44 AM	#26
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts PanelDeland: You are the man! Thanks, brother.

10-14-2011, 01:58 PM	#27
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts I found something in the junkyard that'll do the trick. '79 Firebird. And that paint is actually black. Funny how the camera sees things sometimes. Attached Images

10-14-2011, 09:50 PM	#29
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Jethro's fan belts Glad the little bit of info I had could help.Took me a while to figure it out for mine,so I figured I would give a heads up and maybe shorten you search. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-15-2011, 12:20 AM	#30
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts I got all the pulleys on and lined up today. Looks like it oughta work, but... man, does it ever look funky. I'll get a picture tomorrow once I get the 600 foot v-belts installed.

10-15-2011, 02:57 AM	#31
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Jethro's fan belts Back to your origonal question, the compressor fittings can be rotated to any position. As has been said, adjustable water neck will cure that problem. My junk has a short water pump, Alan Grove brackets (slightly modified!) and single groove PS pulley (not pressed on yet). I went with a single and double on the crank. The guys at Grove's are really knowledgeable. Pic's to confuse. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

10-15-2011, 10:14 AM	#32
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts Outstanding. Thank you, Mr. Hilly.

10-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#33
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts Okay. Now all I have to do is convince the parts guy to let me borrow 5 or 6 v-belts and tweak around until I get the best fit. Uncle Jed says I should just leave it run on the rope. Attached Images

10-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#34
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Jethro's fan belts Take the rope and put it around the pulleys.Stretch it to the size you need.(Just big enough to go on at shortest adjustment.Then mark the rope.Go to parts store and get that length of belt.Instal.Bleed air from PS.enjoy. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-16-2011, 08:28 PM	#35
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Jethro's fan belts Getting closer. Still have some wiring left to do, and the top radiator hose. Attached Images



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