Idler Pully

[Reel Poor]

I removed the P/S pump on the port engine since its not used and would like to find an idler pully, bracket, and belt to install in it's place. The belt routing diagram shows a routing configureation with, and w/out P/S. I was looking on Doug Russell (2001 & up) and the alternator bracket looks different from the one on my new 5.7 Ser # 4012192457. Any idea for the correct part #'s.

 

[Don S]

Re: Idler Pully

I don't think they even make that setup for non-PS models. Usually all you see is the power steering hoses hooked together at the back of the engine if the PS isn't used. But the pump is left on the engine.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Idler Pully

My thought was, maybe the inboard engine that comes w/out P/S used the same alternator mounting bracket. If it did use the same alternator bracket it my have the idler bracket and pully I'm looking for.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Idler Pully

Got it handled.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Idler Pully

Glad you did. How ?

DHP

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Idler Pully

I picked up a groved idler pully and a 12mm bolt from the parts house and started thru my junk boxes. With a little luck I found the right bushing for the pully bearing (came out of a GM tensioner pully) and with a little ingenuity came up with a good spacer (about a 1/2 inch). The new style alternator bracket has a boss that the front P/S bracket mounts to, so I used that boss to mount the pully on. Had to tap it from a 10mm to a 12mm bolt hole. I'll pick up a belt tomorrow.