97 4.0 SOHC- AC elimination/bypass???

brnltjo · 12-23-2009, 05:45 AM

What is the part # or length of a new belt(any manufacurer) to bypass the a/c compressorre in place of the stock one? In 94' Ford had a "w/o a/c option/routing", but doesn't in 97'. The compressor is definitely locking up and the pulley bearing is froze and tearing the belt. I just want a cheap fix, don't need or want a/c. . Is it easier just to remove compressor and get a bypass pulley? Seems someone would have a smaller belt that would work for that year/model. I tried to trace a string around new belt path, but almost entirely impossible due to lack of room! Ford Service/Parts were no help either. Thanks in advance!

CASTLE95X · 12-23-2009, 06:09 AM

Is the a/c comp clutch locked up? Try disconnecting the clutch control wire from the comp.

brnltjo · 12-23-2009, 06:26 AM

Yup...clutch is locked up and wire/plug has been disconnected. Pulley/bearing is 90% froze. Entire engine compartment is covered in blackish brown belt dust.

CASTLE95X · 12-23-2009, 01:39 PM

the oreilly web site has a pt # for a belt without a/c masterpro K060810 but that is for a 4.0 pushrod engine on a 95, when i tried to put in a 97 it had three options, 4.0 pushrod, 4.0 ohc, and 5.0 pushrod. you also might have to get an idler pulley to go in place of the comp www.oreillyauto.com www.rockauto.com www.partstrain.com www.lmctruck.com these sites may be able to help. ld look but i got an appt.

brnltjo · 12-28-2009, 06:59 AM

thanks Castle

mdak · 09-03-2010, 12:13 AM

2000 ford explorer eddie bauer. 4.0 need to bypass ac with a new belt. I have no idea what to do or how to get one. Will schucks or napa know???

brnltjo · 09-03-2010, 07:20 AM

what i did was trace the belt route w/o AC pulley with a piece of heavy string and take measurement to Autozone to buy a belt that size. Be prepared, when you restart the truck, the power steering will probably chatter/shake. This is air that needs to be "worked/driven" out. I didn't realize this so I scrapped the simple and cheap belt bypass idea and bought a AC bypass pulley. With this you need to totally disconnect the AC compressor and mount the bypass pulley and new factory sized belt. Works like a charm. AdvanceAuto had the pulley for around $30.

venice914 · 10-24-2010, 01:49 PM

I just did this on my 97 4.0 SOHC, going with the shorter belt and bypassing the AC compressor completely. Now my idle is hovering around 500-600RPM and it's dying out when I'm not on the gas. Any idea on what it could be?

Thanks in advance.

12-23-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
brnltjo Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, PA 97 XLT Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	97 4.0 SOHC- AC elimination/bypass??? What is the part # or length of a new belt(any manufacurer) to bypass the a/c compressorre in place of the stock one? In 94' Ford had a "w/o a/c option/routing", but doesn't in 97'. The compressor is definitely locking up and the pulley bearing is froze and tearing the belt. I just want a cheap fix, don't need or want a/c. . Is it easier just to remove compressor and get a bypass pulley? Seems someone would have a smaller belt that would work for that year/model. I tried to trace a string around new belt path, but almost entirely impossible due to lack of room! Ford Service/Parts were no help either. Thanks in advance!

12-23-2009, 06:09 AM	#2
CASTLE95X Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, but in Anchorage w/ Army for now '95 EX XLT 4DR Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	Is the a/c comp clutch locked up? Try disconnecting the clutch control wire from the comp. __________________ '95 EX ON 31S NEEDIN SOME LOVE '10 SPORT TRAC BONE STOCK

12-23-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
CASTLE95X Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, but in Anchorage w/ Army for now '95 EX XLT 4DR Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	the oreilly web site has a pt # for a belt without a/c masterpro K060810 but that is for a 4.0 pushrod engine on a 95, when i tried to put in a 97 it had three options, 4.0 pushrod, 4.0 ohc, and 5.0 pushrod. you also might have to get an idler pulley to go in place of the comp www.oreillyauto.com www.rockauto.com www.partstrain.com www.lmctruck.com these sites may be able to help. ld look but i got an appt. __________________ '95 EX ON 31S NEEDIN SOME LOVE '10 SPORT TRAC BONE STOCK

10-24-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
venice914 Wannabe Elite Explorer Las Vegas, NV 1997 EB Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I just did this on my 97 4.0 SOHC, going with the shorter belt and bypassing the AC compressor completely. Now my idle is hovering around 500-600RPM and it's dying out when I'm not on the gas. Any idea on what it could be? Thanks in advance. Last edited by venice914; 10-24-2010 at 05:57 PM.

12-23-2009, 06:26 AM	#3
brnltjo Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, PA 97 XLT Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yup...clutch is locked up and wire/plug has been disconnected. Pulley/bearing is 90% froze. Entire engine compartment is covered in blackish brown belt dust.

12-28-2009, 06:59 AM	#5
brnltjo Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, PA 97 XLT Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks Castle

09-03-2010, 12:13 AM	#6
mdak Wannabe Elite Explorer Willow Ak 2000 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	2000 ford explorer eddie bauer. 4.0 need to bypass ac with a new belt. I have no idea what to do or how to get one. Will schucks or napa know???

09-03-2010, 07:20 AM	#7
brnltjo Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, PA 97 XLT Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	what i did was trace the belt route w/o AC pulley with a piece of heavy string and take measurement to Autozone to buy a belt that size. Be prepared, when you restart the truck, the power steering will probably chatter/shake. This is air that needs to be "worked/driven" out. I didn't realize this so I scrapped the simple and cheap belt bypass idea and bought a AC bypass pulley. With this you need to totally disconnect the AC compressor and mount the bypass pulley and new factory sized belt. Works like a charm. AdvanceAuto had the pulley for around $30.