93 f350 460. My smog pump started squeaking when I start the truck. It only squeaks for a second or 2, but I'd like to get it out of there before it breaks or seizes up. Looks like I can just remove the pulley and get a shorter belt. Anyone done this? Anything else I need to do if I do just unhook it? The engine has a two belt setup. Both serpentine style belts, one runs the water pump, AC, and power steering. The other one runs the water pump, alternator, and smog pump.

 

See post #9 on this thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...what-belt.html

 

My smog pump has been making noise since I bought the truck about 15 years ago. I might put a new bearing in it some day.

 

Does anyone know what a suitable replacement bearing is for it?

 

There are component rebuild sections of some manuals like Mitchell or the old Motors manuals. I thought I would try to find some info in those. I remember seeing businesses that offered to rebuild smog pumps so it is doable.

Also thought of grabbing one from the upullit for practice.