A/C without power steering, belt routing?

[richRTSE]

Finally getting around to putting air back in my '69. I went with the new style 134 compressor from Classic Auto Air. It just occurred to me that all the pictures or diagrams showing belt routing have power steering. Anyone running A/C without power steering? How did you route your belts?

Thanks, Rich

[Charger_Dart]

Mine has the Classic Auto Air system but also has power steering. I would think the belt routing would be the same with or with out air since the power steering system is on its own belt. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Mine has the Classic Auto Air system but also has power steering. I would think the belt routing would be the same with or with out air since the power steering system is on its own belt. 

[richRTSE]

Any pictures?? Because I thought the A/C belt also drives the alternator? What drives the water pump? I should clarify that I don't have the Classic auto air system, just the new style compressor/hose upgrade using factory parts for the rest of the system. Car was a factory air car.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

A/C comp belt(s) (2 of them) drive the alternator

P/S belt is by itself

Water pump belt is by itself.

Hope this pic helps

[richRTSE]

Yes, that picture helps. I guess there is a tensioner    for the water pump then. I don't think I have that part...that explains alot.
Anyone have any pictures of that tensioner?

[Nacho-RT74]

I would think the belt routing would be the same with or with out air since the power steering system is on its own belt. 

depending... 73 and lates shares belt with water pump on AC cars

[Charger_Dart]

Yes, that picture helps. I guess there is a tensioner    for the water pump then. I don't think I have that part...that explains alot.
Anyone have any pictures of that tensioner?

I pieced my bracket system together myself, so please don't think its 100% correct, but it works and looks like other BB's from the era.
Hope this helps,

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Straight on shot....

[richRTSE]

Thanks guys, those pictures are great.  I see the part I need now. Anyone know if that water pump tensioner is specific to 69, or is it a multi year piece?

[Nacho-RT74]

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