RE: A/C Compressor failure

From: Ray Block (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Thu Oct 19 2006 - 06:30:07 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terrible Tom
> >
> > Why not run a 6-rib belt? When I ran an underdrive crank pulley I used
> one
> > and didn't have any problems. I don't think there's really a compelling
> > reason to stick with the 7-rib if you need a size unavailable in that
> width.
>
> I suppose you could go this route. As long as proper tension was
> maintained by the tensioner... there wouldn't be an issue with the belt
> moving on the pullys, which would be the only issue I could think of.
>
> --

There really shouldn't be a problem with a 6-rib belt. My underdrive
pulley set requires a 6-rib belt while the rest of the stock pullies are
7-rib. Been working fine for the past 10 years. :-) I still have AC and
PS too.

Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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