1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

generic Part# for air pump delete belt

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-15-10, 02:02 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
FB12a Newbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
generic Part# for air pump delete belt

Hey im sure this is on the fourm everywhere i looked and cant seem to find it though. What is a generic part number for the yahoo belt to remove air pump?? Like a p/n i can use at baxters napa etc. Help asap!!!! Im trying to get it before i leave work lol
Old 10-15-10, 02:08 PM
  #2  
Full Member

 
Driftwood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Atlanta Ga.
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Do you know anyone with a Grainger account?

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...N=0&sst=subset.
Old 10-15-10, 02:11 PM
  #3  
Full Member

 
Driftwood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Atlanta Ga.
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
3L220 is the belt size=V Belt, 3l, 3/8 X 22 In. Not realy an automotive belt. Lawnmower supply house maybe better.
Old 10-15-10, 02:28 PM
  #4  
"1ST GENS" THE REAL RX-7!

 
jfachner72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: long island
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Dont get a LawnMower belt!

Call around to the auto parts stores and get a GATES belt XL 7215.

I have had 2 of these on my last 2 engines!

This is the only way to go!
Old 10-15-10, 02:29 PM
  #5  
Waffles - hmmm good

iTrader: (1)
 
t_g_farrell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lake Wylie, N.C.
Posts: 8,783
Received 282 Likes on 232 Posts
There is no specific number for an rx7 air pump delete. Just measure around the path of the
remaining pulleys and get a belt close to that size.
Old 10-15-10, 02:45 PM
  #6  
"1ST GENS" THE REAL RX-7!

 
jfachner72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: long island
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
There is no specific number for an rx7 air pump delete. Just measure around the path of the
remaining pulleys and get a belt close to that size.

I dont want to argue but this is not a great idea.

The size is 21.5" so you want a 21.5" belt.

The 3L220 will work but it is a 22" belt and will probably be too big, slip, heat up, shred, fail............

It is a band-aid regardless and is not the proper way to do it.

Dual slot pulley or a gilmer is the only way to do it properly.
Old 10-15-10, 03:45 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
FB12a Newbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks jfachner72 thats exactly what I needed to know No bull **** you need to do this and that THANK YOU!!!!!!! x1000000
Old 10-15-10, 08:26 PM
  #8  
zoom zoom
 
ricerockettuner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: nederland, texas
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i ordered a dual slot pulley from re-speed and it doesnt look like everyone elses. the belts are closer together with less spacing in between them on the pulley and it makes the outboard belt(closest to fan) out of alignment. i emailed them a while back telling them this and they sent an email back saying my stuff must be out of alignment because theyve never had this problem. i can clearly see that my pulley is different than everyone elses and the spacing is closer between the grooves. it will run for a day or two but end up flipping the belt inside out and then throwing it off. has anyone else had this problem with the re-speed unit? it was the cheapest so thats why i used it
Old 10-18-10, 03:46 AM
  #9  
RX HVN

iTrader: (2)
 
7aull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Arizona
Posts: 3,889
Received 227 Likes on 167 Posts
Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
There is no specific number for an rx7 air pump delete. Just measure around the path of the
remaining pulleys and get a belt close to that size.
Pineappleracing.com has an RX7-specific replacement belt for about $15

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
Old 10-18-10, 09:38 AM
  #10  
Almost not rotarded

iTrader: (6)
 
JoeNoble's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Troy, Missouri
Posts: 961
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 7aull
Pineappleracing.com has an RX7-specific replacement belt for about $15

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
Nice! im gonna order one next payday! I just had to drop one of my belts (using duel alt pulley) cuz one was slipping and the other was really tight.
Old 10-18-10, 10:21 AM
  #11  
Actin Like I'm Drunk

iTrader: (4)
 
jshiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 1,663
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
cool. i'm about to go to a dual pully set up as well. sweet.
Old 10-18-10, 02:33 PM
  #12  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
FB12a Newbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not sure why you would want to pay twice as much from a "race" shop for a belt. I got that Gates belt for $7 and it works great, perfect fit half the price.
Old 10-18-10, 03:05 PM
  #13  
Stu-Tron Get Yo Groove On

iTrader: (4)
 
Jeezus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Huntsville AL
Posts: 8,405
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Originally Posted by 7aull
Pineappleracing.com has an RX7-specific replacement belt for about $15

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
Been running their belt for almost 3 years now with no problems. Belt was a touch
tight to put on, but then again there is no adjustment between the water pump and
main pulley. My alternator belt shredded once, and I was still able to drive home.
Old 10-18-10, 03:07 PM
  #14  
Stu-Tron Get Yo Groove On

iTrader: (4)
 
Jeezus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Huntsville AL
Posts: 8,405
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Originally Posted by FB12a Newbie
Not sure why you would want to pay twice as much from a "race" shop for a belt. I got that Gates belt for $7 and it works great, perfect fit half the price.
It helps support the RX7 venders. I would go through a forum vender and/or RX7
specific shop before I grab a belt that was made for another application (even if it is
only an $8 difference).

Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Old 10-19-10, 01:28 AM
  #15  
zoom zoom
 
ricerockettuner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: nederland, texas
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
since noone answered and it seems to be on topic ill make it plain... are there 2 different dual belt pulleys for the alternator with different spacing for the 2 belts? my 2 grooves are alot closer than everyone elses i see and throws the front belt off after a day. respeed says its the right pully but i say they are wrong. has anyone else had this problem?
Old 10-19-10, 01:59 PM
  #16  
Function > Form

iTrader: (1)
 
Unevolved's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just installed the RESPeed belt on my car with no issues. I used two alternator belts, and they both fit. I did initially have a problem, however, because my main pulley was loose (those 4 10mm bolts) and that threw everything off.
Old 10-19-10, 05:59 PM
  #17  
zoom zoom
 
ricerockettuner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: nederland, texas
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
all of mine are tight. 2 brand new dayco belts. everything perfect. only on my double alt pulley the 2 grooves are closer together than everyone elses... at the next meet i might try to swap with someone elses or hold them sidebyside and see. about to just buy a pulley from another company i guess
Old 10-19-10, 09:04 PM
  #18  
Function > Form

iTrader: (1)
 
Unevolved's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Here, I went out and took some measurements of mine from the front of the pulley to the back of both belts. Looks like about 0.65" and 1.00" respectively.

generic Part# for air pump delete belt-4boull.jpg

generic Part# for air pump delete belt-nq7oil.jpg

Hope this helps.
Old 10-19-10, 09:26 PM
  #19  
zoom zoom
 
ricerockettuner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: nederland, texas
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thank u very much. yours looks like mine so now im stumped... i dont have any calipers like that on hand but ill take a closer look at mine tomorrow and try to measure them. everything else was completely stock when i bought it and untouched so idk why they would be misaligned
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skeese
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
65
03-28-17 03:30 PM
c0rpse
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
1
08-25-15 11:50 PM
86glxNA
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
08-22-15 08:54 PM
12abridgeport
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
2
08-17-15 06:28 PM



Quick Reply: generic Part# for air pump delete belt



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:26 PM.