RSRick3290

Hi
I'm after a tensioner relocation bracket from my Zetec as I'm removing the power steering pump I know retro ford do one but as mine is a RS it uses a five bolt water pump and there brackets use one of the bolts to mount to but for the four bolt pump so won't fit dose anyone know where I can get one that will fit or can get one made.
Pics of retro ford bracket for reference.
Thanks

studabear

What car are you fitting it in?

big_wasa

As above, what's it in and are you relocating or changing the alternator itself ?

If not then a nice solution is to replace the power steering pump with a 120mm idler and use a non ac belt and keep the standard tensioner. If the rs pulley is bigger than stock zetec then you may need a longer belt.

https://goo.gl/photos/M3sMDt1rwaiuudzp7

They sell the idler in the states. I've bought a pulley I just need a couple of bearings and some time.

https://goo.gl/images/2Wo228

RSRick3290

It's for my Focus RS mk1 removing power steering pump already done ac delete not changing altantor was hoping to change where the power steering pump is to the tensioner pulls so I could run a short belt same as in this pic.

big_wasa

The kits you see just move the idler there. The tension is done by rotating the alternator.

Often using a smaller alternator for clearance on rwd setups.

RSRick3290

Yes but could use the bracket and make the bolt hole for the pulley elongated and adjust it up or down to loosen or tighten the belt if that make sense like this

big_wasa

I've made a few over the years. You won't be able to get leaverage on it to get enough tension the belt.

RSRick3290

Any idea how I could do it ?

zetaboostboy522bhp

Use a zetec silvertop alternator sprung tensioner and just custom mount it somewhere in your design , they are very tight to move i.e. Have a lot of tension even with a 13mm spanner as a lever.

Cheers paul

RSRick3290

I managed to get the original tensioner to mount at the front where the power steering pump use to be thanks for the advice

big_wasa

Any chance of a pic of behind the tensioner. I.e. How you have mounted it.

Cheers