true, lol. When the time come for a new one I will upgrade to that for sure. I dont know why ford didn't just use that pump for both the trucks and the vans...

 

I don't know why vans got the upperhand anyway.

 

The belt can glaze the first time it slips. It doesn't matter if it has 0 hours of service or 2000.

 

Dang, didnt know that. Well I hope it isn't glazed...Was hard enough to find one in town. I know, you would think they would be everywhere but after going to three different places the last place only had one!

 

haha thats funny ware i live all u see is pre 97 fords and if you go to any parts stor ask them what they have the most parts for theyll say pre 97 ford trucks junkyardd are full of them too

 

If you are having trouble with belts try a gatorback by I think goodyear.
Ebay has em cheap if you can stand to wait for one.
Next time I need a belt that's what I'm doing.
Heres the part for a 4.9 for my truck, there are 3 sizes idk why http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...0/?Ns=Rank|Asc
Also, I've seen the same belt on ebay for like 10 bucks so don't let the price scare you.

 

I think it's the engine placement, it sits in a different place over the tires so it needs a stronger pumps to turn the wheels.

 

Damn it that make sense. Still, they shoulda used the same pump in both.
Do the 250's and up get a bigger pump?

 

Not that I know of, they're only in the vans from what I've seen.

 

Are they really better?
I paid $20 for just a normal belt, the upper ones were $40+ at the auto store where I live. So $30 for a really good one amazing in my eyes.

 

A Gatorback is the best serpentine belt you can buy.

 

What he said.



You can buy a very inexpensive, economy-grade serpentine belt — but you shouldn't. The serpentine belt drives your alternator, power steering, air conditioning and water pump. In other words, a belt failure can leave you stranded, and the towing charges will cost far more than the typical price of a premium belt. Here's how you can tell the difference between premium and economy belts:

1. Cogs. The manufacturers of premium belts mold cogs into the ribs of their belts. The cogs allow the belt to flex more easily, reducing heat buildup.

2. Fabric backing. Fabric adds stability and durability to the belt, resulting in better performance and longer life. The economy belt has no fabric backing.

3. Compounding. Premium rubber compounding isn't something you can see, but higher-quality compounds are more resistant to oil and coolant leaks and heat. They're also quieter.

Most economy and original equipment belts have a life of 30,000 to 40,000 miles (follow the manufacturer's schedule for belt replacement). Premium belts have almost double that life. The longer life easily justifies the slight additional expense.

 

On it. lol I Just ordered a gator belt...hoping that solves it! Flushed my coolent today and spilled some on my belt now it goes nuts! lol Thankfully I have the old one that is still in good enough shape to last me till I get my new one!