1962 Single or Dual Belt Accessory Drive

[Mike Harpster]

I remember reading somewhere that early in the 1962 MY run GM switched from single belt accessory drives to dual belt accessory drives for the high HP cars. What would be correct for a 340 hp car (number 20867S103314)

Thanks in Advance,
Mike #40,893

[Dennis C.]

Mike, No production 1962 Corvette...

...has ever been documented as having been delivered with the 2 belt system. I am sure several were added with OTC parts.

[Mike E.]

Re: Mike, No production 1962 Corvette...

Dennis is right on.
The AIM indicates there was to be a change late in the year, but it never happened. We've documented several high-HP late serial number original owner cars that never had them.

[Mike Harpster]

Re: Mike, No production 1962 Corvette...

Thanks Dennis,

One more question... Please take a look at the attached link. How does this idler pulley play into the accessory drive layout in the 1962 340/360hp cars? What is unique about the 340/360 hp that drives the need for this idler pulley? My 340 hp car does not have one.

Thanks Again,
Mike Harpster
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http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...1-9F4F0C376F12

[Dennis C.]

This idler pulley does NOT play into...

...anything that came on a 62 Corvette. What is unique and drives the need for this pulley is MONEY from a vendor that would like you to buy one for a car that never came with one. This issue tends to be like those that keep wanting to believe their 63 came w/KO wheels. Get a grip - it didn't happen. Best, Dennis

[Mike Harpster]

Thanks Dennis and Mike

Your experience helps those of us that are relatively new to the hobby from making costly mistakes.

Mike
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