An engine can start w/o a belt??

[BrianDye]

I have my belt off, waiting for a new tensioner pulley, power steering pump, and alternator....noticed way back a week ago, the starter sounded kinda "weak" when it cranked, so i just turned the key (w/o a belt) to see if it was still like that, didnt really pay attention, but then the engine started!

I didnt think it could start w/o a belt?
Im not gonna drive mine lmao, but is it possible to drive it without it?

 

[section525]

Yes you can. But you'll overheat in a heartbeat.

 

[BrianDye]

Yea thats what I was thinking....no fan or nothing.

A/c and power steering wouldnt work, battery wouldnt charge...

Im piecing this all together in my head

 

[aldive]

Yea thats what I was thinking....no fan or nothing.

Its the no water pump that is the problem.