There is a easy way to re-route the belt
after the A/C is removed on any 4.6L Due to the idler and tensioner.
When the a/c is not running the pulley spins freely anyway. On 99 and
older panthers you can get a shorter belt to bypass the power steering
for a little extra power, but need install A/C COMPRESSOR BYPASS PULLEY, or you could buy a a/c compressor delete kit comes with a
bracket and idler pulley, that would make things easier, you can use a
stock belt with that kit.
Check this for 99' and older belt routing...
Also, check this diagram (click over pic for zoom)...
The tensioner would still work, just not very well. So you would need to by a tight belt to compensate. As far as measuring the new belt size, you will need to use a tape measure, or some string and then measure the length. The best option is an a/c delete 'kit'
Green line represents a revised belt routing in order to *bypass* the
A/C compressor. With this method, the tensioner WILL work but VERY
limited - you must purchase a tight belt.
Note this is only applicable for the '93-'99 belt routing
Hope helps (remember to rate and comment this answer).
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