What size belt do I need to bypass a/c compressor and power steering pump? They both dont work and I dont need them .

 

Welcome to the forum

Year of the Ranger would be helpful

But probably not an "off the shelf" option for any year

Best bet is to use a string, and route it so water pump and alternator will TURN THE SAME way that they do now, and then measure that string length
Then take old belt to parts store and find a new belt of the same type but shorter

On some engines you need an idler pulley to mimic AC or PS to get belt to work on water pump, turn it the same way, if it turns backwards it won't cool the engine

 

Thanks for the help.
Sorry lol It's a 1996 ranger .
Just trying to pull all the natural power out of the motor and less it has to work those exercises the more ya get .

 

Fair enough

The AC doesn't draw power from engine unless it on

Power steering is a bigger draw, you can change to manual steering linkage, but not sure a larger steering wheel is available for 1996

Switching to electric radiator fan is also a good option, the mechanical fan sucks out 2-3HP all the time

 

My 94 has no power steering or AC. Pretty much bare bones. Try a DAYCO 5060436DR

 

Thanks for the help guy!!! glad I made a account for this forum

 

Sorry it took so long to get this up.

 

96 ford ranger runing no a/c or ps the part number for the belt is K060415.

 

13/16" x 42 1/8" OC
20mm x 1069 MM OC
just in case someone wanting to do what I did .

 

My apologies for giving you the wrong year part number.

 

Thanks for the information! I know where to go now to get it the way I want it.