Is there a way to bypass the pulley with a shorter belt?

Is there a way to bypass the pulley with a shorter belt?

Bypass a.c. compressor with a short serpentine belt, can Q: Bypass a.c. compressor with a short serpentine belt, can this be done if not what about a bypass pulley? A.c. compressor clutch locked up and broke serpentine belt. Is there a way to bypass the pulley with a shorter belt, if not what bypass pulley do I need?

Can you replace the a / C bypass belt without tools?

Replacing the belt is easy. I can actually do it without any tools, although the “prescribed method” is to use a wrench to release pressure on the tension pulley (#7 on the diagram linked below). You can definitely use the A/C bypass belt permanently. Note that in the diagram, you will have the bottom setup (i.e. with A/C).

When do you need an AC bypass pulley?

An AC bypass pulley is a free spinning pulley used to replace the AC compressor on an automotive engine. When the AC compressor goes bad in a vehicle, a consumer often will choose to install an AC bypass pulley. AC bypass pulleys are much cheaper than a new AC compressor. However, once installed the vehicle will no longer have air conditioning.

How do you remove an AC accessory belt?

Remove the air conditioning accessory belt with the proper size wrench in your wrench set. Disconnect the connector on your compressor’s magnetic coil. Use the right size socket to remove the 6 mm bolt in the center of the AC clutch.

How do you install a bypass pulley on an AC compressor?

Then remove the compressor drive belt. Remove the compressor, but keep the mounting bolts. Place the bypass pulley in place of the compressor and install the bolts to the proper torque. Re-install the compressor belt and tension properly.

How do you put a belt on a truck?

Pull the serpentine belt from the pulleys on the front of the truck. Weave the string over all of the pulleys, just as the old belts was, but skip the compressor. When the two ends of the string meet, make a mark on the string with a marker. Take the marked string to the parts store and advise them that you need a belt of that length.

How to bypass an air conditioning compressor with a serpentine belt?

Take the marked string to the parts store and advise them that you need a belt of that length. Serpentine belts have varied sizes; the last four digits of the part number are the length of the belt in centimeters. Get the next available size up and down to make certain you find a good fit.