Idler Pulley - ???
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Idler Pulley - ???
I have an ’86 F250 with a 351 engine, no air. My problem is that I have a squealing pulley and have been unable to find a replacement pulley for the one I suspect is producing the noise. (I have replaced the belt.) After visiting just about every auto parts store in town and ordering (and returning) many pulleys, I am beginning to suspect that the pulley that is installed is not the right pulley. The 351 has two belts; the pulley I’m trying to replace is on the front most belt driving the air pumps and water pump(?). I think it is the idler pulley. The pulley installed on my truck is about 3 inches OD, with a ½ inch bolt hole, and is about 1.25 inches wide. It is not mounted on a bracket, but is bolted directly to the engine. My question is, is this the correct pulley. If not, can you describe the correct one and when it can be ordered?
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I have an ’86 F250 with a 351 engine, no air. My problem is that I have a squealing pulley and have been unable to find a replacement pulley for the one I suspect is producing the noise. (I have replaced the belt.) After visiting just about every auto parts store in town and ordering (and returning) many pulleys, I am beginning to suspect that the pulley that is installed is not the right pulley. The 351 has two belts; the pulley I’m trying to replace is on the front most belt driving the air pumps and water pump(?). I think it is the idler pulley. The pulley installed on my truck is about 3 inches OD, with a ½ inch bolt hole, and is about 1.25 inches wide. It is not mounted on a bracket, but is bolted directly to the engine. My question is, is this the correct pulley. If not, can you describe the correct one and when it can be ordered?
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n2howln
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I think you will have to order that from ford. I am in the same dilemma. I am assuming it is a serpentine type pulley, and not a v-belt pulley?
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Yes, the pulley is associated with the serpentine belt, however the pulley currently installed has a smooth surface, and the back of the belt passes over the pulley. I’ve been told by a ford dealer that the “correct” pulley is no longer a dealer product, and as I noted, I’ve had no luck finding the pulley through the after market. I’ve been to several junk yards junk yards in the area (but not all), also with no luck. I can take pictures of the air pumps & pulleys and post them on a web site Friday evening or Saturday morning. I’ll let you know when I get them ready.
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Good luck
and thanks locknkey.
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