Question: Water Pump to crank belt needed???

[Vette79]

I own a L-48 with AC. In making some changes and cleaning up the engine bay, I removed my AC Compressor, Condenser, and AC belt. When I removed the AC belt I started to encounter this squealing noise when increasing RPM's from idle. My two remaining belts are tight although my alternator is as far as it can be adjusted which is leading me to believe that the belt is stretched but I did not encounter this issue until I removed the AC belt. Do I need to install a belt from the crank to the water pump to compensate for anything? I need some advice on which new alternator belt to purchase and then if I need a crank to water pump belt. Thanks

 

[White75]

I own a L-48 with AC. In making some changes and cleaning up the engine bay, I removed my AC Compressor, Condenser, and AC belt. When I removed the AC belt I started to encounter this squealing noise when increasing RPM's from idle. My two remaining belts are tight although my alternator is as far as it can be adjusted which is leading me to believe that the belt is stretched but I did not encounter this issue until I removed the AC belt. Do I need to install a belt from the crank to the water pump to compensate for anything? I need some advice on which new alternator belt to purchase and then if I need a crank to water pump belt. Thanks

Try getting a slightly smaller crank/waterpump/alternator belt. One or 2 inches shorter should be fine. I had a similar issue with my 75 and went with a slightly shorter belt to give me more adjustment room on the alternator.