Fan belt sizes

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by dbenichou455, Sep 7, 2021.

  1. dbenichou455

    dbenichou455 Member

    Anyone have a list of required fan belt sizes for a 455 (year 72) for the following...A/C, P/S, and Alt?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  3. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    Do they make any belts that aren't notched any more? I though a long time ago I read that they weren't as good as the solid ones but not sure why.
     
  4. flh73

    flh73 Gold Level Contributor

    They don't, not sure about better or worse. been trying to find a non-A/C for a 70 for a bit. found a few p/s one's.

    Gary
     
  5. thepartsman

    thepartsman Back Ordered Again ?

  6. dbenichou455

    dbenichou455 Member

    Thanks for the replies all. For the Rock Auto site, my pulley diameters do not match what they say they should be...looks like I will have to visit a store front and use the Rock Auto numbers as guidelines and start test fitting them. Not looking forward to the multiple trips. I will also be using the old 'string' method to get estimated lengths and go from there. Unfortunately I don't have any of the old ones as reference.
     
  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    The Stage 1 cars used a bigger pulley for the air conditioning compressor. This was due to the higher numerical rear gears.
     
  8. dbenichou455

    dbenichou455 Member

    I have an Old Air Products upgraded compressor with a 5-1/8" diameter pulley. For added info, P/S: 5", Alt: 2-5/8".
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    The only problem you should have is with the A/C belt.
     
  10. thepartsman

    thepartsman Back Ordered Again ?

    If you missed post #5......

    What are you looking for, cogged or v-belts ?
     

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