Power Steering Pump Idler

[deeougee]

I have a 2.3 litre powered 1993 Ford Ranger. I am replacing the power steering with a manual box (they fit trucks up to 97') and am looking for an idler pulley to replace the power steering pump with so I can keep the A/C. I am wondering if anything is readily available otherwise I will have to get an assembly machined. I am wondering if the brackets off an 83' to 88' ranger would work? I haven't seen one in awhile so I can't remember if they made any with A/C and a manual steering box. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[holyford86]

get a shorter belt?

 

[deeougee]

Shorter belt won't work. The A/C is above the power steering pump. You need a pulley in place of the power steering pump in order to keep the A/C and drive the water pump. I can get a belt no problem for a non A/C, power steering truck. I am going to disassemble a pump and see what is there. I think the shaft is supported by two forward bearings, I should be able to eliminate the impeller and any excess housing.

 

[holyford86]

what exactly is the reason you want to eliminate your power steering?

 

[deeougee]

More room in the engine cockpit and one less thing to break down. The KISS rule. Still looking for a solution without going to a machine shop.