'78 D200 A/C Comp Removal

[RB_BlockHead]

Hey all,
New member here and I have a quick question for anyone who may have run into this before. I have a '78 D200 LWB Club Cab (read "large and in charge" hehe) with a very strong 400, now this truck came loaded from the factory but over the years, of course things fail. Since I have gotten a hold of the vehicle, I have done quite a few improvements. One of the things I would like to do is remove the A/C compressor and components, for many reasons, like I don't want to repair it, and I really wish that large compressor was out of my way. Anyways, I have noticed that if the comp is off then the belts will not line up as they should, I am in the process of finding a big block donor truck to get any pulleys and accesories needed to complete this. Have any of you done this? And if so, what exactly should I purchase from the ol' bone yard? Thanks in advance!

Jesse

[fdf]

Good luck,Jesse.The biggest problem I ever have is getting the pulleys and belts straight.I'm usually putting a big block in place of a slant six though.I have buckets and buckets of brackets,linkage ect.,but it seems I can never find the piece I need.:mad:I think what you're looking for is an idler pulley that will go in place of the a.c. comp.for the belts to run on.It should be a 2 groove piece,if you can find one.Alot of times I end up making stuff(it's good to have a welder sometimes)if I can't find it.Most times when people pull an engine out of something they just throw away most of the accessorys,sad but true...Doug

[carguy2]

you might want to try the dealer. They may still have the pulley available.