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DESTRO · 02-26-2007, 04:38 AM

I bought this truck and it's a 1977 with a supposed 1985 350 in it.
The pulley is off about a 1/4 inch to the crank. Anyone have any ideas? Has anyone ran into this problem??

I'm thinking of getting a adjustable mount from summit. Anyone have any luck with these? [zoop]
Should I try a double groove pulley? Where would be a good place to get one?

MylilBowTie · 02-26-2007, 05:49 AM

Where about in ohio are you?

DESTRO · 02-26-2007, 06:12 AM

Other side of the state from ya. Warren/Youngstown area.

MylilBowTie · 02-26-2007, 06:31 AM

If you want function over form and low cost grab some all thread some washers and nuts. I think its 3/8 16 that you want to get. Cut the threaded rod longer than you need the pieces so you can get it adjusted where you need easier. After you get it all setup you can get some round tube. Cut the round tube down the length of the washers you need. That will replace the washers and clean it up a little bit better than the stack of washers.

DESTRO · 02-26-2007, 11:43 PM

Looked it over again tonight and I think I might need a triple groove harmonic pulley. Does Anyone know if a 3 groove pulley has the 3rd groove behind the 2 grooves or is it in front.
Does that make sense??

Basically I have a 2 groove pulley and I need the 3rd groove closer to the block. Is that how they come or do they put the 3rd groove on the outside [fan side]

MylilBowTie · 02-26-2007, 11:50 PM

Would you be able to post any pictures of the front of the engine?

Srubydo1986 · 02-27-2007, 12:40 AM

i got my 3 groove pully froma 1963 impala cause when i got my truck it have v belts and the flater belt type.

boxrodz · 03-02-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DESTRO

Looked it over again tonight and I think I might need a triple groove harmonic pulley. Does Anyone know if a 3 groove pulley has the 3rd groove behind the 2 grooves or is it in front.
Does that make sense??

Basically I have a 2 groove pulley and I need the 3rd groove closer to the block. Is that how they come or do they put the 3rd groove on the outside [fan side]

On my small block with AC and an Air Pump, the Crank pulley is a triple-groove , the Water Pump pulley is a double-groove, the PS is a double-groove and the Alternator, the Air Pump and the AC is all a single-groove. The outer belt rotates around the Crank, Water Pump, Alternator and Air Pump pulleys. The middle belt rotates around the Crank, Water Pump, AC and PS pulleys. The inner belt rotates around the Crank and PS pulley.

02-26-2007, 04:38 AM	#1
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Help! power steering pulley not lining up I bought this truck and it's a 1977 with a supposed 1985 350 in it. The pulley is off about a 1/4 inch to the crank. Anyone have any ideas? Has anyone ran into this problem?? I'm thinking of getting a adjustable mount from summit. Anyone have any luck with these? [zoop] Should I try a double groove pulley? Where would be a good place to get one?

02-26-2007, 05:49 AM	#2
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up Where about in ohio are you? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-26-2007, 06:12 AM	#3
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up Other side of the state from ya. Warren/Youngstown area.

02-26-2007, 06:31 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up If you want function over form and low cost grab some all thread some washers and nuts. I think its 3/8 16 that you want to get. Cut the threaded rod longer than you need the pieces so you can get it adjusted where you need easier. After you get it all setup you can get some round tube. Cut the round tube down the length of the washers you need. That will replace the washers and clean it up a little bit better than the stack of washers. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-26-2007, 11:43 PM	#5
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up Looked it over again tonight and I think I might need a triple groove harmonic pulley. Does Anyone know if a 3 groove pulley has the 3rd groove behind the 2 grooves or is it in front. Does that make sense?? Basically I have a 2 groove pulley and I need the 3rd groove closer to the block. Is that how they come or do they put the 3rd groove on the outside [fan side]

02-26-2007, 11:50 PM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up Would you be able to post any pictures of the front of the engine? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-27-2007, 12:40 AM	#7
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Help! power steering pulley not lining up i got my 3 groove pully froma 1963 impala cause when i got my truck it have v belts and the flater belt type.



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