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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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i ordered the fittings to block off on the rack and pinion, but how do i route the belt around the waterpump and still use the tensioner?? or do i just run it from the crank to the alternator?? thanks
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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Asuming you don't have an electric water pump, the belt will run around the tensioner, across the passanger side of the water pump, then to the alternator and around the crank. Same as factory routing, your just taking the PS out of the loop, and if your talking about the idler pulley next to the PS, that comes off.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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There will also be a bolt on the alternator that will be in the way. You'll have to modify it or remove it.

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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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what size belt when not using PS.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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i'm at 53 7/8" with an ATI dampner, but i think it's like 10% underdrive
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i do have an electric wp, can the belt ride on it??
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If you have an EWP and no PS or AC, you can get the BMR adjustable alternator bracket (got mine from Thunder) and run one real short belt from the crank pulley directly to the alternator.

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so even though the housing on the Electric water pump spins, the belt cannot ride on it?
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Originally Posted by 1998TA__1991RS
so even though the housing on the Electric water pump spins, the belt cannot ride on it?

yes the belt can ride on it but it would be a much cleaner look to go with the short belt on the alt. instead of trying to re-route everything when you don't need to
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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BTW, anyone know what the belt size it is from the crant to Alt?
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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How would you or can you run no ps but keep the air conditoning?
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Originally Posted by Wicked ls 1
How would you or can you run no ps but keep the air conditoning?
The AC has it's own belt and idler pulley. I don't see how not running PS or the factory water pump would affect the AC routing.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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OOPS my bad For some reason I was thinkin Hell I wasnt thinking
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GM Muscle
The AC has it's own belt and idler pulley. I don't see how not running PS or the factory water pump would affect the AC routing.
Was wondering the same thing. When I bought the BMR Alt. bracket, they had this note:

"Note: this kit is designed to be used with an electric water pump and no power steering or air conditioning."


Was no issue for me since I have no AC.

Dan
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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can anyone tell me what size of plugs i need to get for the rack??
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You'll need a 16x1.5 plug and an 18x1.5 plug. I would suggest draining the rack if your going to plug it. If not, loop the lines. Summit should have the plugs or adapters that you need.
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ok i got the fittings in to loop it, but i dont think there is enough room for the 90* AN fittings and hose, does anyone have a picture??
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