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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 | I was looking to put an ac on my 235 in the future and my buddy told me to look for a 2 belt HB. I didn't know one existed. Are they available somewhere??
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | There was a two belt balancer used on 1953-54 pass with power steering see pic. but they are rare. Some modify the 250-292 balancer to work.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | The 235 was made for cars through 1962 and even a few in 1963, so when you think in terms of any accessory being available for those cars that would require a two belt harmonic balancer, it seems logical that there should be some out there. They are hard to find, but one will occassionally come up under "Truck Parts For Sale". If you see one, act fast! They don't stick around very long!
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 | Buffalo Enterprises can make one for you. I needed one for a power. Steering project and he made one for me. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | A 261 balancer from a larger truck may also have two grooves.
The 1960 Chevy Viking 60 series bus that I got my 261 out of had a dual belt balancer on it. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | One of the suppliers carries one, I am sure. They advertise it all the time. The only trouble is it is done in chrome! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 |
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Vintage Air has a complete kit with the dual pulley and bracket etc. You might find their diagram helpful. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | I had one made for my 216 by Buffalo Enterprises. Took awhile to get, but the quality is seemingly high. I went with a 3/8" grove for my '52 216 so modern belts/accessories can be used. A 3/8" belt simplifies using an alternator and adding an a/c compressor. The '53 216 water pump uses a 3/8" belts, so that part of the equation is easy. All this is moot point for the 235, I think, but might be handy for others stumbling on this post.
I will probably only use one of the two grooves, but I now have a spare in the event it is needed in the future.
BTW, I also drilled and tapped the crank snout to able to bolt the balancer in place as well as draw into place instead of beating it into place. | | |
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