Hi all,
I've got a problem, went to start my '72 Chevelle SS convertible this morning and it squealed like crazy. It appears that the air pump is locked up solid. The only thing I have done lately is wash down the engine compartment. The belt isn't just slipping, it is really locked up.
My question is, what modifications do I need to do to remove the air pump (Other than get a new, shorter alternator belt)? Do I have to make any other changes in the smog equipment(plug hoses, remove stuff, etc?) What effect, if any, on operation would removing the pump have?
This is a completely original stock 350 4-barrel SS engine in a California smog equipped car. (For the people who prefer stock, don't cring. I will be labelling and boxing up everything I remove.) The engine is due for an overhaul soon (new heads, headers, etc, etc), but I wanted to get this problem taken care of so I can drive it before the weekend. Any advice greatfully accepted.
Thanks.
I've got a problem, went to start my '72 Chevelle SS convertible this morning and it squealed like crazy. It appears that the air pump is locked up solid. The only thing I have done lately is wash down the engine compartment. The belt isn't just slipping, it is really locked up.
My question is, what modifications do I need to do to remove the air pump (Other than get a new, shorter alternator belt)? Do I have to make any other changes in the smog equipment(plug hoses, remove stuff, etc?) What effect, if any, on operation would removing the pump have?
This is a completely original stock 350 4-barrel SS engine in a California smog equipped car. (For the people who prefer stock, don't cring. I will be labelling and boxing up everything I remove.) The engine is due for an overhaul soon (new heads, headers, etc, etc), but I wanted to get this problem taken care of so I can drive it before the weekend. Any advice greatfully accepted.
Thanks.