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Removed AC and smog... now need idler?

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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So when we put the new intake setup on the truck we decided to remove all the AC and all the emissions stuff.

That was the easy part... (well, not making blockoff plates for the AIR tubes lol)

Now I have the power steering, alternator, and waterpump. If we try and run a belt that way it rubs...

It looks like I need an idler where the AC was... does this part exist?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Use two belts. One for the crank to alternator and one for the crank to power steering and water pump. The alternator only needs one belt.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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The inner belt rubs the backside of the water pump. Will that method fix it?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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The alternator uses 2 belts. If you use only the front groove the belt should clear. Take the old belt and put it on from the crank to the alternator to check.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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If it doesn't clear or you want to use 2 belts the V-6 uses an idler in place of the AC. You may have to use shims or spacers when you mount it to get it to align properly.
 
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