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Title: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-21 12:02
Ok I am trying to reinstall AC in my car going well finally until....I need some ideas on how to keep the belt from rubbing on the bolt heads that hold the compressor base to the bracket. I know I need to still tweak the angle a bit. Just need ideas on how to keep the belts from rubbing.

Thanks,

Mike
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-21 12:04
2nd
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-21 12:04
3rd pic
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: rmk57 on 2026-06-21 12:31
   Countersunk Allen head screws....
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: wv 57s forever on 2026-06-21 23:59
different length belt maybe  :burnout:
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: lalessi1 on 2026-06-22 06:42
Loose the washers and and use button head cap screws.

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Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-22 17:17
Checked different length belts will not let me get a tight belt, so stuck that way. I will check on the countersunk screws and carriage bolts. Thanks.

Mike
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: Gene on 2026-06-24 13:24
hmmm, carriage bolts mounted smooth head outwards.  Now that might work.
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: ragtop on 2026-06-24 15:41
try the shorter belt
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-25 10:53
Got the counter sunk bolts and the carriage bolts. I think the carriage bolts will still rub so am going to try the counter sink bolts. Just need to get a counter sink to use.

Mike
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: FiveSevenLitre on 2026-06-28 21:20
You are also running a belt that is too narrow.  You will probably need a top width of 17/32".
The cords in the belt should be at the top of the pulley.
I worked at Dayco and have seen more rubber than a dead cat on the interstate.
Terry
 :canada:
Title: Re: Need some belt help
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-06-30 13:18
Thanks Terry. Once I get things sorted out I will get wider belts.

Mike