Pulley Alignment Help, please

[eagleone1983]

My water pump pulley is sitting to far forward, not sure if it is the right pulley or not it was just what was on my car. Engine is a 383, federal power steering pump, and a denso alternator. All the pulleys line up with the crank okay but I need the fan to either go with the power steering pulley or the alt. Please help...

 

[Propwash]

That does not look like the right pulley Eagle. That pulley should be about 2.5" deep back towards the water pump. So close that sometimes the washers for the bolts that secure the water pump need to be taken off for the bolt heads to clear. Someone has a pic around here i'm sure of a stock installed set up.

 

[eagleone1983]

Once again Prop you cease to amaze me. How the hell do you get so much work done on your car yet you have time to respond to my question in less than a few minutes after I post it. I think I saw a pulley on 440source that looked deeper than mine, looks like I'll be putting an order in. Thanks.

 

[Propwash]

LOL.......Thanks Eagle. Two words...Sleep deprivation. Or maybe....Half nuts. Either way, I enjoy doing both. Glad I could help.

http://store.440source.com/Water-Pump-Pulley-Non-A_C-New-Reproduction/productinfo/132-1002/

 

[chignikred]

you have an AC idler pulley on the pump. wrong

 

[eagleone1983]

you have an AC idler pulley on the pump. wrong

Well that goes along with the rest of the jerry rigged stuff I've found on this car

 

[loneagle]

That pulley you have on your water pump looks like the ones I have for my 73 400 cars with ac

 

[67 gtx cov]

what is the depth of that pully i have one that is to deep mabe a trade pm me back

 

[Pistol Pete]

Unfortunately when we stray from factory stuff (alum. heads, water pump, water pump housing, denso alt) even the "correct" pullies often times don't line up perfectly. Shims will be needed and, while not optimal, these may help you (in the fan department anyway).

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr-Gasket/720/6129/10002/-1

 

[4spdragtop]

I agree with abv poster its frustrating as heck, even if your motor is stock and trying to match up pulleys... try these guys
http://www.cvfracing.com/

 

[eagleone1983]

thanks for the links on the shims, we will see if it all lines up when my pulley arrives.

67 gtx cov, I've sent you a PM.

 

[dpstark2]

That looks like a factory A/C water pump pulley. If you get the deep pulley pictured above, it should line up with your crank and alternator. Be sure to check your radiator clearance with that fan and clutch combo!