I keep throwing the belt that runs my water pump and alternator at 6000 rpm. It is aligned and plenty tight. The problem is either the speed, or the fact that the belt doesnt sit all the way in the alternator pulley.
Should I:
A> Get a march underdrive crank pulley which will turn all my accessories slower? I believe it is part number 7021 on this site, correct me if wrong.
http://www.hotrodheaven.com/store/mfg/march/march_bbc.html
B> Get just a deep groove 50% reduction alternator pulley?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM-G3969&FROM=MG
I am partial to B because I notice that my water pump flows slightly more efficient and cools better if I increase throttle off idle. I am worried if I slow it down too much then in traffic it may get too hot. Yes I could buy a better WP but would rather not do that. Also, not sure how my power steering would like the smaller crank pulley.
Thanks for your comments, Brett
Should I:
A> Get a march underdrive crank pulley which will turn all my accessories slower? I believe it is part number 7021 on this site, correct me if wrong.
http://www.hotrodheaven.com/store/mfg/march/march_bbc.html
B> Get just a deep groove 50% reduction alternator pulley?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM-G3969&FROM=MG
I am partial to B because I notice that my water pump flows slightly more efficient and cools better if I increase throttle off idle. I am worried if I slow it down too much then in traffic it may get too hot. Yes I could buy a better WP but would rather not do that. Also, not sure how my power steering would like the smaller crank pulley.
Thanks for your comments, Brett