The days of using a big screwdriver to tighten an alternator belt just to have it continue to squeal are long gone. The Tru Trac system took away the guessing game plagued by Ford engines for years and saved us some serious time and money when it came to buying the right parts. Hell, I’d still be wandering around some junkyard collecting brackets and pulleys like a lunatic if it wasn’t for them!
And did I mention how bitchin’ the installed kit looks? Well, I think the results speak for themselves… it truly lives up to their claim of “cool, compact, complete.” CCT
The remaining 5/16” hardware...
The remaining 5/16” hardware is then installed and tightened, attaching the water pump to the timing cover.
The first accessory to install...
The first accessory to install is the power steering pump, which mounts using a bracket affixed to the timing cover using two 3/8” socket head cap screws.
The pump then attaches to...
The pump then attaches to the bracket using two 5/16” socket head cap screws. Since we won’t be getting around to installing the hoses this month, it’s important to note that the power steering system must be filled with fluid and bled with all components installed before the engine is run to avoid damaging the pump.
Next, the crank damper is...
Next, the crank damper is reinstalled.
The hourglass-shaped spacer...
The hourglass-shaped spacer nut attaches to the tensioner using a socket set screw.
The tensioner is then slid...
The tensioner is then slid over the short spacer nut on the driver’s side of the water pump…
…and held in place using a...
…and held in place using a 5/16” socket head cap screw.
A shoulder bolt is used to...
A shoulder bolt is used to attach the back ear of the A/C compressor to the timing cover. Fastened finger tight, the bolt holds the A/C compressor in place as it rests on the power steering pulley for the time being.
The bridge bracket is now...
The bridge bracket is now ready to be installed.
The two lower passenger-side...
The two lower passenger-side bolts are ran in finger tight to hold the bracket into place…
…while the A/C compressor...
…while the A/C compressor is swung up and attached.
Next, the bridge bracket is...
Next, the bridge bracket is attached to the tensioner and timing cover.
To correctly align the alternator...
To correctly align the alternator pulley, a spacer must be used between it and the timing cover on the lower mount.