Cascade Crew

Alphius · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:41 pm Post subject:

Nope, opposite directions. I'm going to have to do something about it. No contact on the short starts I've done so far, but it will probably hit with more revs.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:05 pm Post subject:

Can you cheat and ditch the d-side idler all together? If it will clear the TB going straight from the alt to the tensioner it would solve all your issues.

Alphius · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:37 pm Post subject:

Might be a possibility. Gets a bit more clearance than this with the tensioner pulled but I don't have three arms to also take a picture. Belt wrap on the alternator isn't great like this.

Just had another thought, maybe I could use a timing belt idler from a Subaru? I just threw away a set of perfectly good ones because I never keep used timing components. Rolling Eyes

Thank Moog's Mini for that idea I guess. Razz

Alphius · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:18 pm Post subject:

No go on the smaller right hand pulley, I tried a Subaru timing belt idler and the belt interferes with the left alternator mounting bolt. I swapped the 3.5" tensioner pulley for a 3" one afterwards, didn't make much difference at all. Next plan: rotate the A/C mounting bracket to the left and build some new support brackets.

Expensive option:
Buy one of these and bolt it all together. I bought one for the Camaro already and it is a high quality piece. Ends up being about $320 after all the bits and pieces you need to install it.
https://www.holley.com/products/accessories/drive_brackets/brackets_only/parts/20-133

There's other options, but not as OEM looking for around $270ish all said and done:
http://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1378
http://www.ebay.com/itm/R4-A-C-Relocation-Bracket-Turbo-LQ-LS1-LS2-LS3-LS6-A-C-Swap-/161281490614

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:07 pm Post subject:

So a 3" pulley on both the idler and the tensioner didn't help at all? Seems like that combo would move it upwards 1/4".

Alphius · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject:

Idler was already a 3". Swapping the tensioner to a 3" only gave me the quarter inch there, so less at the point of interference due to trigonometry. Found an open box deal on the Holley brackets so I might just order those. Doing it proper-like instead of this rigged contraption might be the best long-term plan.

EDIT: Tired of screwing with it, bought the Holley junk as open box on Amazon for $250.

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:32 pm Post subject:

Ahh I see, that makes more sense. I forgot the idler was already 3".

When it doubt, throw money at the problem. Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:03 pm Post subject:

As I grow older I find I have more money than time to screw with junkyard parts. Laughing

What's another $250? I keep thinking this has got to be the last expensive part, yet somehow I keep proving myself wrong. Rolling Eyes

It'll be worth it in the end.

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:16 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject:

Careful now. Venture too far down that road you'll find yourself with a brand new Honda Accord. Razz

Alphius · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:06 am Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:11 am Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:20 am Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:43 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:28 pm Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:23 pm Post subject:

The ultimate squarebody cluster. Electronic speedo, 7k tach and OEM clock.

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:37 am Post subject:

That tach was the right choice! Cool

QwkTrip · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:55 pm Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject:

Too hot for April, guys.

My A/C bracket came in today. I love Amazon Prime. Whaddya know, money does solve all my problems! Laughing

This is the same bracket setup I am putting on the Camaro to add A/C. I put it all together to measure for a new belt when I noticed something... My dang junkyard power steering pump had puked all of it's fluid right onto the ground. So mad I can't see straight

Detour to the parts store to pick up a new belt and power steering pump, and everything eventually went back together properly. This new A/C solution is much better than the previous one; the belt routing is much better, also the A/C line placement vs. drier and condenser is nicer. My A/C lines came from a '91 Suburban with the A/C compressor in a similar location, so I won't have to get new lines made.

I also picked up a mint condition rear sport bumper for $40 to replace my beat up original step bumper.