1982 5.0 A/C and Power Steering Delete

boostabuse50 · Jul 20, 2019

Hey Everyone,

Brand new here, and hoping for someone who has gone through the same thing I have.

I have a '82 5.0 that the power steering and A/C have been deleted. Basically I need the brackets and pulleys to replace the missing components.

I have purchased a couple bullit pieces from Late Model Restoration, but I'm missing the actual brackets. Can anyone point me in the right direction to what I need exactly. Another big piece is the belt replacement to go with it, so if anyone knows what length I would need, would be much appreciated!

I have included a few pictures of the setup and what pieces I have so far.

RaggedGT · Jul 20, 2019

Are you trying to put the power steering and AC back on?
If not, I think you would only need a p.steering delete pulley and a short belt

TOOLOW91 · Jul 20, 2019

Do you want to add the stuff back ? I see you bought a smog delete pulley and a ac delete pulley which you do or don’t need depending on what the goal is here . Definitely don’t need the smog one

I’m unsure of what you want to do as well to be able to point you in the right direction

boostabuse50 · Jul 23, 2019

TOOLOW91 said:
Do you want to add the stuff back ? I see you bought a smog delete pulley and a ac delete pulley which you do or don’t need depending on what the goal is here . Definitely don’t need the smog one

I’m unsure of what you want to do as well to be able to point you in the right direction

Hey TooLow!

I think you're right only needing the AC delete pully. I do not want to add anything back. Basically I just need the pulley to sit where the old AC pump was, so I can get a belt on.

LMR sent me this link, which is the bracket that attaches to the block, but is without mounting hardware.

Mustang Rear A/C Bracket (85-93) 5.0 - LMR.com

Easily replace your damaged 1985-1993 Mustang 5.0L rear A/C bracket with this 5.0 Resto direct replacement!

lmr.com

Mustang5L5 · Jul 23, 2019

You don't need any of those. Reverse your tensioner and just use a belt on the crank, water pump and alt.

You could even swap to a standard rotation water pump and use the tensioner as is.

There are aftermarket bracket setups designed for use for the crank, WP and alt.

Those "delete" pullies add unnecessary failure points. Also, you would need to add late model brackets that will clutter the bay and make it look ugly. If you haven't noticed, people want crazy money for them as well. The cost of the brackets and delete pullies probably exceeds the cost of a good 3 pulley bracket setup from march.

New accessory / belt setup No A/C, No P/S (PICS!!!)

I deleted my A/C and P/S a while ago. For a long time I have been running it by reversing the tensioner. This worked enough to get around but the belt slipped a lot, there was just not enough tension. I already have a 3G alternator and a ASP underdrive pulley set. So I had it run like this...

www.stangnet.com

CarMichael Angelo · Jul 24, 2019

So then, the objective is to drive a power steering car without the benefit of the power steering pump to add the hydraulic assist?
What fun!

TOOLOW91 · Jul 24, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
You don't need any of those. Reverse your tensioner and just use a belt on the crank, water pump and alt.

You could even swap to a standard rotation water pump and use the tensioner as is.

There are aftermarket bracket setups designed for use for the crank, WP and alt.

Those "delete" pullies add unnecessary failure points. Also, you would need to add late model brackets that will clutter the bay and make it look ugly. If you haven't noticed, people want crazy money for them as well. The cost of the brackets and delete pullies probably exceeds the cost of a good 3 pulley bracket setup from march.

New accessory / belt setup No A/C, No P/S (PICS!!!)

I deleted my A/C and P/S a while ago. For a long time I have been running it by reversing the tensioner. This worked enough to get around but the belt slipped a lot, there was just not enough tension. I already have a 3G alternator and a ASP underdrive pulley set. So I had it run like this...

www.stangnet.com

Speed doctor makes a nice one , Moroso as well .

90sickfox · Jul 25, 2019

You also need to make sure you have a manual rack and pinion. There should be no hydraulic fittings.

boostabuse50 · Jul 30, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
You don't need any of those. Reverse your tensioner and just use a belt on the crank, water pump and alt.

You could even swap to a standard rotation water pump and use the tensioner as is.

There are aftermarket bracket setups designed for use for the crank, WP and alt.

Those "delete" pullies add unnecessary failure points. Also, you would need to add late model brackets that will clutter the bay and make it look ugly. If you haven't noticed, people want crazy money for them as well. The cost of the brackets and delete pullies probably exceeds the cost of a good 3 pulley bracket setup from march.

New accessory / belt setup No A/C, No P/S (PICS!!!)

I deleted my A/C and P/S a while ago. For a long time I have been running it by reversing the tensioner. This worked enough to get around but the belt slipped a lot, there was just not enough tension. I already have a 3G alternator and a ASP underdrive pulley set. So I had it run like this...

www.stangnet.com

Hey! Thanks for the great idea. Do you know what belt size I would need then for just the Crank, Alternator, Tensioner and Water Pump?

Mustang5L5 · Jul 30, 2019

boostabuse50 said:
Hey! Thanks for the great idea. Do you know what belt size I would need then for just the Crank, Alternator, Tensioner and Water Pump?

Too many variables. Pulley dimensions changed plus what method of bracketry are you going to use.

Best is to use string to wrap the pullies, measure the string and buy a few sizes to test and return the ones that don't work

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