88.5 AC bypass

I have a 1988.5 Ford Escort GT and I don't want to spend 350.00 on a new AC compressor. I just want to put a new belt on it to bypass this compressor. Anyone ever do this? What size is the belt? Any ideas please let me know.

Thanks,

Chad

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I don't know on the belt size, but here's a tip from old days:

Take a piece of string and wrap around pulleys as they would if it were a belt, bypassing the ac compressor. Mark the place where they meet and subtract about an inch. I have done this several times, although sometimes it is hard for the parts guy to go by size rather than vehicle application. Another thing is ask for a belt, and state that it doesn't have air conditioning, they may hand you the correct belt, and if it's not,
carry it back for a refund.

Just a thought.

Good luck

Fordman

I know the string trick.. I was thinking somone could save me the time and tell me the size. O Well.

Thanks,
Chad