belt issue

conrad · May 3rd, 2008, 01:13 AM

i am having a problem trying to find a right belt size. i got rid of the smog pump and a/c also move the power steering pump up with a bracket that bolts to the water pump.if anybody has done this before on there 5.0 please let me know how i can solve this pain in the ass.

BUGMAN · May 3rd, 2008, 02:30 AM

I use a sewing tape measure that is flexible and wrap it in the correct routing and measure what you need. I have done the same delete several different ways and the belts are usually .05 to 1 inch different on everyone we have.

conrad · May 3rd, 2008, 11:10 AM

i found a belt to fit it but when i let the tensioner down the belt laid on top of it self,so i went to the next size up and it was to small major pain in the ass

BUGMAN · May 3rd, 2008, 01:55 PM

Where the top bolt of your alternator bolts in take a small but strong piece of metal and cut a groove in it making it adjustable. Take the tensioner off and adjust it old school style. You can go to Advance or any other parts place and get the long arm alternator bracket for a Chevy and cut it off to use it. I think it is $10 and already has the slot cut in it for ya. Your only gonna need 2-4 inches of where the slot itself is at.

Advance part # Mr. Gasket Brackets Part Number: 9851

BUGMAN · May 3rd, 2008, 02:00 PM

I have several of these and they are a lot easier to install than they look. They work great when shortening a belt and look really nice under the hood.

Summit SME-2002 - Summit Billet Aluminum Alternator Brackets - summitracing.com
Summit SME-2002

$64.95

May 3rd, 2008, 01:13 AM	#1
conrad Newbie 89 lx convertable Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lakeland,fl Posts: 12	belt issue i am having a problem trying to find a right belt size. i got rid of the smog pump and a/c also move the power steering pump up with a bracket that bolts to the water pump.if anybody has done this before on there 5.0 please let me know how i can solve this pain in the ass.

May 3rd, 2008, 02:30 AM	#2
BUGMAN Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: TRAILER PARK Posts: 51	I use a sewing tape measure that is flexible and wrap it in the correct routing and measure what you need. I have done the same delete several different ways and the belts are usually .05 to 1 inch different on everyone we have. __________________ You haven't failed until you stop trying.

May 3rd, 2008, 01:55 PM	#4
BUGMAN Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: TRAILER PARK Posts: 51	Where the top bolt of your alternator bolts in take a small but strong piece of metal and cut a groove in it making it adjustable. Take the tensioner off and adjust it old school style. You can go to Advance or any other parts place and get the long arm alternator bracket for a Chevy and cut it off to use it. I think it is $10 and already has the slot cut in it for ya. Your only gonna need 2-4 inches of where the slot itself is at. Advance part # Mr. Gasket Brackets Part Number: 9851 Attached Thumbnails __________________ You haven't failed until you stop trying. Last edited by BUGMAN : May 3rd, 2008 at 01:58 PM.

May 3rd, 2008, 02:00 PM	#5
BUGMAN Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: TRAILER PARK Posts: 51	I have several of these and they are a lot easier to install than they look. They work great when shortening a belt and look really nice under the hood. Summit SME-2002 - Summit Billet Aluminum Alternator Brackets - summitracing.com Summit SME-2002 $64.95 Attached Thumbnails __________________ You haven't failed until you stop trying.

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May 3rd, 2008, 11:10 AM	#3
conrad Newbie 89 lx convertable Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lakeland,fl Posts: 12	i found a belt to fit it but when i let the tensioner down the belt laid on top of it self,so i went to the next size up and it was to small major pain in the ass

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