Hello:
Went to replace the Serpentine Belts on 2022 F:350 7.3Litre, Gas / Godzilla motor. Need to take a bracket off that the Wiring Harness that connects to the Fan Hub / The bracket is mostly molded plastic with a metal tang that bolts to the front of the engine block. The bracket has a tongue that covers the Serpentine belt and the harness clips into. There is rubber bushing that goes over a prong coming off the hub, that you can slip it off.

The problem was a13mm Nylok Nut that gripped the tin and twisted it up, partially breaking the molded plastic. For those readers, attempting the job, there is a narrow 18mm Jam Nut, against the motor block but I didn't have an open end that was narrow enough to fit.



Ford and Jobbers only sell the bracket w/ the Fan Hub, close to $900 Cdn
Does anyone know where you can buy the bracket separately?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

That would most certainly be considered an odd ball part and if a dealer can't come up with one , your best bet would be a salvage yard

 

Hello Hanky: Living in a remote area in BC. Phoned the closest auto wrecker 230km away, none in stock & he would not sell the bracket alone. Only with the fan hub. Interesting comment he made was there is not a lot demand for Ford parts

 

If he HAS IT, It is your lucky day. I would do what I had to to get the job done. By now you should know it is a difficult part to find..

 

Hello Hanky: I suspect the only help you will get from a salvage yard is if you can take the part off yourself. Too much hassle for the yard.

I am torqued that all companies are making parts a big package concept. I accept the cost savings and inventory benefits but a big hit on the DIYs

I ended up using a 3M epoxy to beef up the plastic molding to tin area and re-installed. Feel good that it will not break off and into the belt or fan

 

We do what works for us!

Thanks for the update.