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The Mighty 258 => The Engine => Topic started by: demonicdragon on January 31, 2013, 09:10:54 AM

Title: compressor squealling. can i run a shorter belt?
Post by: demonicdragon on January 31, 2013, 09:10:54 AM
one more thing. my compressor is squealing bad. can i run a shorter belt and eliminate it?
Title: Re: compressor squealling. can i run a shorter belt?
Post by: carnuck on January 31, 2013, 10:44:52 PM
AC compressor or pollution pump? Possibly the wrong width belt? (I know mine was)
Title: Re: compressor squealling. can i run a shorter belt?
Post by: demonicdragon on February 01, 2013, 11:47:44 AM
a/c pump. i dont believe my 85 has a smog pump.
Title: Re: compressor squealling. can i run a shorter belt?
Post by: demonicdragon on February 01, 2013, 11:51:46 AM
ac pump. id rather not buy a new one since i dont hace crazy money to convert to 134a
Title: Re: compressor squealling. can i run a shorter belt?
Post by: BenM on February 03, 2013, 04:04:25 PM
If you idler pulley is at the end of its travel, you need a new belt. If not, put some white lithium into the clutch then pull the belt off and get some solvent and emery cloth and clean and rough up the pulley grooves on the pump.

Make sure you adjust your alternator afterward as well.