Simplified my accesory drive belt by doing the A/C delete the right way. Got rid of that junky dorman dummy pulley I was running, and simply moved the alternator up from the bottom of the engine and mounted it with a special bracket in its place. Now there's one less pulley, and I use a much shorter belt, the alternator won't get soaked with mud and grit out on trails, and it's in a much easier to access location if it needs replacement.
Also, I'd like to shill for Edelmann power steering pumps. After my factory original p/s pump died after 30 years, I tried two different cheap parts store remains, and they both failed within a month. I bought a new Edelmann pump off rockauto and it's held up excellent for about a year now, runs very quiet and doesn't leak. If anyone needs a new pump and OEM isn't available, definitely go with Edelmann.
Also, I'd like to shill for Edelmann power steering pumps. After my factory original p/s pump died after 30 years, I tried two different cheap parts store remains, and they both failed within a month. I bought a new Edelmann pump off rockauto and it's held up excellent for about a year now, runs very quiet and doesn't leak. If anyone needs a new pump and OEM isn't available, definitely go with Edelmann.
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