Installing RJC alternator pulley

[TR Custom Parts]

Putting on a RJC alternator pulley. Any tips? Was running a Kirban pulley with his Impala style fan but Jason's stuff looks so much nicer. The tensioner pulley and water pump pulleys are a no-brainer just want to make sure the alternator pulley is right and will line up.

What I really need to know is are any washers needed behind his billet fan and the nut that he sells?

 

[1FASTV6]

No special instructions. Straight forward on the install.

 

[NO1B4ME]

Just Installed.....

Hi .....I just installed the alternator pulley by RJC....the only thing is that you have to reuse the original spacer between the pulley and the fan and torque down to 50-55 lbs. I am ordering the water pump pulley next....very good quality by Jason....

Rob

 

[TR Custom Parts]

55 ft lbs!??? Don't know if I would torque the aluminum nut that came with the pulley that much.

I had the Kirban aluminum pulley with his Impala SS fan on my alternator and can't remember what it had for a spacer, definetly will not work with the spacer I had for the Kirban setup. If I remember right it was a thick washer with some hash marks on it. Will have to hit the local parts store to see if they have any I guess.

 

[NO1B4ME]

50-55 Lbs..........

Hi.....I called Jason to confirm torquing and he says as well 50-55 lbs,fine threads 11/16 worth threads NO worry about stripping.....Mine installed just fine,back it down 10 lbs. if you're uneasy about the torque ......

Rob

 

[V6UnderPressure]

55 ft lbs!??? Don't know if I would torque the aluminum nut that came with the pulley that much.

I had the Kirban aluminum pulley with his Impala SS fan on my alternator and can't remember what it had for a spacer, definetly will not work with the spacer I had for the Kirban setup. If I remember right it was a thick washer with some hash marks on it. Will have to hit the local parts store to see if they have any I guess.

Mark, I wanted to jump in here and mention that I had the same problem. Only I had the newer delco alternator with the plastic fan. It came with a pulley that had the spacer build into it. With RJC's pulley I had to run to the local hardware store and pick up a handful of washers. I got a perfect size. If you buy a handful, you will notice that some can be slightly thinner than others. I think I only needed to use 2 or 3, but it worked and fit perfectly. Actually now that I mention it, I had to file the inside of these washers just a hair so they would slip over the shaft. Worked perfectly! If you dont use a spacer and you try to tighten, it just bends the plastic fan and it will rub and eventually get worse. Hope this helps.

Scott

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Hey Scott, that's what I ended up doing. Got some bronze washers and made up my own spacers. Hit them with my die grinder to open them up a bit to fit over the shaft. The two washers I used keeps the pulley just a hair away from the fan pulley and everything lined up fine.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Here's an installed pic. Nice piece!