lower pulley swap questions

[matt lankford]

on the main 14mm bolt thing in the center of the stock pulley, does it unscrew normally or the other way? i seem to think its a reverse thread

 

[Rob Raymer]

I wish I had the answer for you right now. But I don't. Unfortunately, my mechanic installed the pulley. I'll ask him when he comes in in the morning. Drop me a PM to remind me. It's getting real hectic at the shop lately, and I might forget....

 

[matt lankford]

thx

 

[JB]

Originally posted by lotsafastrides
on the main 14mm bolt thing in the center of the stock pulley, does it unscrew normally or the other way? i seem to think its a reverse thread

yes, it's a reverse thread...

 

[SB 03]

does the lower pulley just slide off, or do you need a puller for it?

 

[Elapidae]

The instructions I've seen say:

Remove nuts from crank pulley "Cage"
Remove bolt from bottom of alternator bracket
Remove bolt from the top of the alternator support bracket
(pivot alternator out of the way)
Remove cooling line bracket bolt
Using a 14mm Hex tool and socket, loosen crank shaft bolt*
*Note: This takes a long breaker bar to loosen - Put transmission in gear and set emergency brakes, turn clockwise to loosen.
Remove caged pulley assembly
Remove studs from lower front cover

...
...
and on to the idler pulley...

 

[matt lankford]

the damn thing is just stuck, my luck i suppose

 

[matt lankford]

he just took the car off the lift so he can try it fron the top. in 1st gear with the ebrake all the way in and the tires were spinning.

 

[Elapidae]

Wow!

Hey, since you're there looking at it,

What other belt driven parts are going to spin faster with this lower pulley swap.

I know Alternator, but what else?

 

[matt lankford]

thats it i think

 

[matt lankford]

GOT IT!!!!!!!! put the damn thing in third and pop!!, my mechanic crushed his finger though

 

[Elapidae]

Originally posted by lotsafastrides
GOT IT!!!!!!!! put the damn thing in third and pop!!, my mechanic crushed his finger though

Ouch!!

 

[matt lankford]

its in and all hooked up, that focker is huge. a speed bumb might hit it from the bottom side. is there any side affect to spinning the alternator faster?

 

[Elapidae]

Originally posted by lotsafastrides
its in and all hooked up, that focker is huge. a speed bumb might hit it from the bottom side. is there any side affect to spinning the alternator faster?

That's a good question that I haven't been able to get an answer to. Most people are saying no but without any validation. I suspect it's safe but probably puts more wear-and-tear on it.

 

[mosconiac]

It hangs low enough that speed bumps are a concern????

Please post a pic of the finished install (ground level, front shot).

TIA, Mosconiac

 

[matt lankford]

i was kidding, but its huge. no camera, cameras cost money which is better spent on mods