For a very long time, the stock idler bearing (extra light duty) was not available anywhere, and they failed frequently. So out of necessity, I found that if you're careful with the A/C compressor alignment on its mount bolts, you can eliminate the idler bearing altogether and simply use a slightly shorter vee belt with NO IDLER PULLEY! This is even easier if your car has the smaller, lighter and more efficient rotary compressor. Our '72 has not had an idler pulley in 40 years.
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