Re: [Amc-list] Serpentine Belt Question

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
" 
" There's no difference. The 4.0L crank end is 0.30" shorter, but the
" 258 crank end is the same with V or serp belt. Even if the crank end
" was/is shorter, it won't matter. The balancer will still pull up on
" the crank correctly. 

i've heard repeatedly that 258 serp belt cranks have the same short
nose as the 4.0 crank.  otoh i think you're right that the balancer
would work.  going the other way is the hard one!

" The 258 serp balancer won't work for a 4.0L, and vice-versa, by the
" way. The outer ring (pulley) is the same, but reversed. 4.0L has
" about a 1/4" wide flat on the outside, 258 on the inside. The belt
" doesn't run on the flat, so it's 1/4" closer to the engine on the
" 4.0L. 

you could make them work by swapping all pulleys and brackets.

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" From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" Is there any difference in the front of the crankshaft
" between a 258 with a serpentine belt arrangement and a
" 258 with the v-belts?  If so, what is the difference
" and will the serpentine belt fit a regular v-belt 258
" and vice versa?
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