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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Low cost serpentine

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Notice the normal rotation water pump. (Clockwise) <br/>The PO hacked the brackets on this so I went serpentine.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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Also allows me to put the AC compressor on the passenger side. I don't understand why ford put it on the drivers side.....
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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Depending on the power draw your alternator will see I don't think you have enough belt contact area. If you look at most cars these days some have upwards of 50% belt contact around the alternator. If you are not drawing much power you will be fine but if you have an electric fan and AC you may run into slipping and squealing. Just FYI
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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If you need to change to a smooth (instead of grooved) water pump pulley, investigate part number F4TZ-8509-A
I think you are going to need a tensioner probably between the alternator and the passenger side a/c.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Just to clarify I was not suggesting changing anything, because you may not have any issues but if you do have slipping issues with the alternator you can try to increase your contact surface.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 07:04 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. This came off of a mid eighties car. I'll be running a flex fan initially. If it doesn't keep up, I'll go electric. Looks like I can run an idler off of the P/S bolt and longer belt if needed.

 
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That looks like you have plenty of belt contact!
 
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Once I pulled back the alt with belt it had much more coverage.
 
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