What's a Suitable Idler Pulley to Go in P/S Pump's Place?

PsyAbe · April 23rd, 2011, 04:22 AM

As you've figured out I'm about to order Flaming River's manual rack and pinion. I'm not sure what to do with the serpentine assembly though. I'd like to retain my a/c, and getting a shorter belt to remap the belt travel just sounds a little too dodgy for me. I would like to place an idler where the p/s pump used to be. I don't think I can just use the existing pulley as an idler can I? So what's a suitable idler pulley? (size, etc)

Jordan_m6 · April 23rd, 2011, 12:49 PM

I'm not an expert but that's all someone has to do. You can't or wont damage anything on your car by just getting a shorter belt.

PsyAbe · April 23rd, 2011, 03:25 PM

yeah i came down to that conclusion myself after barely any replies and nothing showed up in searches other than Miata and Ls1 stuff. I guess what i could do is drive to the parts store with an unhosed pump and try belts out there

Firaga · April 23rd, 2011, 04:04 PM

There's a diagram floating around online of a bunch of ways to run different belt configurations to ignore accessories. It has all the belt lengths on it and routing options.

EDIT:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...lt_routing.jpg

Not sure of the accuracy, but I'm sure someone here has used it.

PsyAbe · April 23rd, 2011, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Firaga

There's a diagram floating around online of a bunch of ways to run different belt configurations to ignore accessories. It has all the belt lengths on it and routing options.

EDIT:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...lt_routing.jpg

Not sure of the accuracy, but I'm sure someone here has used it.

this ought'a come in real handy, thanks man!

Jordan_m6 · April 24th, 2011, 11:45 PM

Seriously, you have nothing to fear. People that buy a smog pump pulley are as stupid as someone that would buy a power steering pulley if they made one. You seriously cannot do any damage by rerouting your belt with a smaller belt. Stop being a timid person and just do it. You will thank me in the end. A belt is cheaper than a pulley anyways.

PsyAbe · April 26th, 2011, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Jordan_m6

Seriously, you have nothing to fear. People that buy a smog pump pulley are as stupid as someone that would buy a power steering pulley if they made one. You seriously cannot do any damage by rerouting your belt with a smaller belt. Stop being a timid person and just do it. You will thank me in the end. A belt is cheaper than a pulley anyways.

You're right, after finding some examples of belt re-routes, the concept didn't seem as outlandish anymore. I'll post pics when the order finally arrives ( Overseas shipping )

April 23rd, 2011, 04:22 AM	#1
PsyAbe Regular '92 LX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	What's a Suitable Idler Pulley to Go in P/S Pump's Place? As you've figured out I'm about to order Flaming River's manual rack and pinion. I'm not sure what to do with the serpentine assembly though. I'd like to retain my a/c, and getting a shorter belt to remap the belt travel just sounds a little too dodgy for me. I would like to place an idler where the p/s pump used to be. I don't think I can just use the existing pulley as an idler can I? So what's a suitable idler pulley? (size, etc)

April 23rd, 2011, 04:04 PM	#4
Firaga Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 413 iTrader: 0 reviews	There's a diagram floating around online of a bunch of ways to run different belt configurations to ignore accessories. It has all the belt lengths on it and routing options. EDIT: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...lt_routing.jpg Not sure of the accuracy, but I'm sure someone here has used it. __________________ I have a 93 5.0 I love my car, and all my friends hate it. AEM Brute Force intake, BBK 75mm TB/EGR, C&L 75mm MAF, Trick Flow Street Upper/Lower, Custom exhaust with Dynomax SuperTurbos, Tokico Rear Shocks

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April 23rd, 2011, 12:49 PM	#2
Jordan_m6 Regular 91 Notchback Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm not an expert but that's all someone has to do. You can't or wont damage anything on your car by just getting a shorter belt.

April 23rd, 2011, 03:25 PM	#3
PsyAbe Regular '92 LX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i came down to that conclusion myself after barely any replies and nothing showed up in searches other than Miata and Ls1 stuff. I guess what i could do is drive to the parts store with an unhosed pump and try belts out there

April 24th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#6
Jordan_m6 Regular 91 Notchback Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seriously, you have nothing to fear. People that buy a smog pump pulley are as stupid as someone that would buy a power steering pulley if they made one. You seriously cannot do any damage by rerouting your belt with a smaller belt. Stop being a timid person and just do it. You will thank me in the end. A belt is cheaper than a pulley anyways.

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