Pump clutch ?

[martinwill]

I have got a jabsco deck wash pump to be run on a belt off the engine, i have been told of electric clutches but cant find any info, have also been told i can run the engine with the belt loose and when i want to use the pump i tighten the belt with a tensioner on a cam, surely this would harm the belt. anybody got any ideas on how to fit some sort of clutch to the pump.
I dont think a centrifugal clutch (say off a go cart) would be suitable as the engine is low reving and would want to use the pump at just above tickover.

[Frosty]

Its not common for cars in Uk to have airconditioning but some do. If yours has lift the bonnet and look at the front of the AC compressor,---that is an electric clutch 12v.

There a many shapes and sizes but you may find that one will fit your pump.

I would have thought that the Jabso dealer would know the model of the clutch required.

I have seen those pumps with a manual dog clutch.

[Guest625101138]

If you Google electric clutch pulley you should find a supplier in the UK.

Here is a link for the US:
http://www.zacm.com/brand/eleclutches.htm

[martinwill]

thanks for that, let the search begin.