SXE357 91 Posted July 5, 2015 Hi, I would love to put a Gilmer Belt drive on my 351, but I want to run power steering and air con as well, I know you can get GIlmer drives with one belt slot for the power steering, can you get them with two belt slots?Or is there another way of doing it? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,921 Posted July 6, 2015 Cant say i have seen one with aircon as well. Give the boys at Outlaws a call, they'll know. 1 SXE357 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xSMOKEx 47 Posted July 6, 2015 they do Vn's with them this might give you some idea's even though they are set up different http://postimg.org/image/k39c2eg8r/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SXE357 91 Posted July 6, 2015 Food for thought, Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAWDEAL 222 Posted July 20, 2015 they do Vn's with them this might give you some idea's even though they are set up different http://postimg.org/image/k39c2eg8r/ What is the point in running a gilmer like that , then running v belts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted July 20, 2015 Could change all the pulleys and run a serpentine belt... Might be pricey, You would have to run/mount an idler/tensioner too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAWDEAL 222 Posted July 20, 2015 Could change all the pulleys and run a serpentine belt... Might be pricey, You would have to run/mount an idler/tensioner too. I dont run a tensioner in my Serpentine setup on the windsor although that only uses alt-waterpump-crank pulleys 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted July 20, 2015 Nice, take any pics.?? I'm just thinking with all the pulleys, the belt would be pushing 2 metres in length, and would more than likely stretch. You take up the slack with the alternator bracket.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAWDEAL 222 Posted July 20, 2015 Nice, take any pics.?? I'm just thinking with all the pulleys, the belt would be pushing 2 metres in length, and would more than likely stretch. You take up the slack with the alternator bracket.? Pics should be in my XB project page . Ill link it Belt is a 1195mm long one though haha EDIT: Here is the link http://www.ozfalcon.com.au/index.php?/topic/2927-xb-with-a-boosted-302-6-speed-manual-project/page-2 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trev Vaa 1,185 Posted July 21, 2015 i dont think you could do it without it being a serpentine system.... theres no way you can fit two gilmers on the front of an engine without running the chance of shearing shafts etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SXE357 91 Posted July 21, 2015 Pretty much given up the idea of the Gilmer belt drive. Im still searching for a replacement power steering pump and bracket, but it was suggested to me today to maybe look at an electrical power steering pump for the 351,Has anyone tried this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xSMOKEx 47 Posted July 22, 2015 What is the point in running a gilmer like that , then running v belts ? i was just showing as a example as what can be done as an idea , would solve the AC and Power steer issue witch is what the OP is asking , that is the point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu5766 394 Posted August 4, 2015 What if you fabricate brackets to run a twin pulpy a\c compressor, then run a belt from the A/C to the power steering pump. Sounds primitive, but something to think about. Or run an electric power steering pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SXE357 91 Posted August 7, 2015 Ok bit of an update. Astra P/S pump purchased and positioned, this gets rid of a belt driven accessory, as a result I have fitted a Gilmer belt, with one belt slot, this will be for the Air Con Compressor, which allows it to sit very close to where it does on a I6, therefore hoping that I can use the existing air con hoses with little modification. 2 Stu5766 and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu5766 394 Posted August 7, 2015 Astra pump is the way to go. I would consider an EL alternator for the set up. They are 100Amp. I have one on my XD 351 with a gilmer drive I run an MSD dizzy, Holley red fuel pump & twin EL thermos. Charges at 14.3 volts at idle. 1 Thom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAWDEAL 222 Posted August 8, 2015 Astra pump is the way to go. I would consider an EL alternator for the set up. They are 100Amp. I have one on my XD 351 with a gilmer drive I run an MSD dizzy, Holley red fuel pump & twin EL thermos. Charges at 14.3 volts at idle. Yep i run thermos, msd 6530, astra pump, ect and mine runs fine with a EB v8 alternator 1 Stu5766 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
