underdrive pulleys take 2

From: Geoff Wilson (grifter@intertek.net)
Date: Tue Aug 31 1999 - 00:13:58 EDT


But woudn't this be bad in some situations like with the water pump or
alternator? You would be getting less flow/charge for the RPM's your
turning.

Dester223@aol.com wrote:

> They're pullies designed to underdrive your accessories.
> Par example...
> if your alternator (power source) turned 3,000 RPMs when the engine turns
> 3,000 RPMs, but installing underdrive pullies, your alt. only turns 2,500
> RPMs while the engine turns 3,000 RPMs. Get it? it's basically a bigger
> pully so it take a bit longer to have the accessory turn one revolution.
> -Dester
>
> << Please excuse my novice question. But I have no idea what underdrive
> pulleys are. I see them talked about but have no clue as to what they
> are. Can anyone clue me in? Thanks.
> >>



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