Hey guys,
I have looked thru the forum for any info, and to be honest there is a lot of info however not related to what I am looking for in detail.
HELP!
I have a 73 Lincoln 460 in my 64 and I am working on my power steering pump and a new bracket and want to replace the pulley. This power steering pump is a HAM can style, Saginaw, and all i found on the pulley was:
D5AW A2A
I say this is just a casting number. The pulley is 5 3/8 OD and over all height of 1 5/8". 1 sheeve, (1 Groove) This is not the pulley but looks like this:

Looking for a way to find a replacement. No telling if this was original to the lincoln motor, but I want to say it is not.'
Anyone have any info or a way to trace back the casting number that could lead me to a replacement, let me know.
Thanks,
Hammy

 

IMHO, I would not recommend using any oem pulley's for other than a show vehicle. Reason: the pulley's are made from stamped steel, metal fatigue is setting in meaning the pulley can and will fail sending shrapnel (chunks of metal) through the hood, radiator and possibly engine accessories. These "faults" can only be detected by magnfluxing the components in most cases, however sometimes you can place a pulley on a lathe, spin at a slow rpm and check for visual deformities. A few years ago I was traveling back from a cruise night when 2 cars, both 1960's, T-Bird and Mustang, both experienced sudden pulley failures- one went through the hood the other through the radiator, destroying the battery, wiring and ac. I pulled my pulley's and found metal fatigue, replaced them with new aftermarket units (while I went with March for show purposes, less expensive units are available).

 

Beechkid
I definitely didn't want to purchase a "old" pulley, I would purchase NOS or aftermarket. The existing one is bent a bit, and the v groove seems worn. Not a show trailer queen, so yea I think I will just look at aftermarket and call it a day. Only problem is they all are polished aluminum so I have to powder coat and or paint them. I don't want to add chrome of any sort under this hood. Not what I am looking for as to look.
Thanks for the input.
Hammy

 

FYI- March pulleys are aluminum and powder coated in clear.......IMHO, might give March a call and ask if they can do em in black for you! FYI- I will say that any time I have spoken with them , they are excellent in meeting what the customer wants & needs.