Accessory Belts & Pulleys

[tlf1058]

Good morning, new to forum........did a search on this topic and didn't find anything so here is my question:

1974 Challenger 318,
Vehicle came with factory AC. I would like to remove factory AC hardware.

-Does anyone have a drawing or spec on belt & belt routing (?pulleys, idlers) of how the alternator is driven without the AC compressor being in line ?
-If I cap off the refrigerant lines at the firewall, what is pipe thread size for caps?

TF

 

[moparleo]

Do you have power steering?

 

[tlf1058]

Yes, a seperate belt exists that drives the power steering pump.

The second belt which drives the alternator presently circles the AC compressor......so this is the one I'm looking to modify.

TF

 

[moparleo]

Here is a link that will help you:
http://www.bouchillonperformance.com/alternator_brackets

 

[tlf1058]

Thanks,
Found the bracket & pulleys on their website.

TF

 

[moparleo]

Any time.

 

[73fish]

Thanks,
Found the bracket & pulleys on their website.

TF

I was looking to do the same, what parts did you order?

Thanks
Phil

 

[tlf1058]

You will need......all for small block:
-crankshaft pulley
-fan/water pump pulley
-alternator bracket kit
-2 new belts (standard size for non-AC car)

In the new configuration:
1 belt goes from crankshaft pulley to power steering pump
1 belt drives water pump & alternator

Also, the 2 groove alternator will not line up good. You should plan to also buy a 1 pulley alternator

Probably $ 200 ish all in, but sure cleans up the engine compartment

 

[tlf1058]

here are the part numbers:
BPE A Engine Black Finish Alternator Mounting Bracket Kit BPE5251
BPE Water Pump Pulley BPE4015
BPE Crankshaft Pulley BPE4012

 

[bc3j]

I did an AC delete on a 383. I just needed the non AC water pump pulley and crank pulley and a new non AC alternator belt. I retained all my brackets and my two grove alternator pulley lined up. Got my pulleys from 440source.com.

 

[73fish]

I did an AC delete on a 383. I just needed the non AC water pump pulley and crank pulley and a new non AC alternator belt. I retained all my brackets and my two grove alternator pulley lined up. Got my pulleys from 440source.com.

appreciate the info...looking to shed some dead weight