460 pulley problem?

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Jul 22, 2007 | 03:26 PM

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FordMan2

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Well guys I made a 1/4" shim and put it directly behind the balancer, now the pullies line up great! I do however think you guys are correct about the water pump it is probably the wrong one because there are no other excuses. Is one pump aprox. 1/4" longer than another one???? does anyone know? that is probably why the guy had the belt loose when I bought the old truck to keep the belt from flying off, this is the only thoughts I can come up with. I would like to Thank everyone that donated there time on this thread, it is greatly appriciated!!!!! this site sure rocks!!!!!!!!! Thank You

Jul 23, 2007 | 05:04 PM

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NumberDummy

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Bottom Line = You have the WRONG waterpump pulley.

The number you posted: 1VE-8509 is incomplete, it should read = D1VE-8509-AA. Ford part number D1VY-8509-A. The is a 3 sheave (belt) pulley. The parts catalog for 1973/79 F Series trucks with a 460 calls for a 2 sheave pulley (except CA trucks 1973/76). This means that not only is the pulley incorrect, but the belts are routed incorrectly.

The same 460 waterpump is used 1973/79 for all trucks and cars: D8TZ-8501-B.

The crankshaft outer pulley ID number (D0SE-6312-B) you posted translates to the correct 3 sheave crankshaft outer pulley (D0SZ-6A312-B) the 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog calls for.

>>>You need a 2 sheave waterpump pulley that measures between 6 1/8" and 6 3/8" in diameter. There are two different ones listed. With or without A/C.<<<

The pulley you now have is for a early/mid 1970's FoMCo 429/460 passenger car. It was NEVER used on F Series trucks.

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Jul 23, 2007 | 05:37 PM

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Mil1ion

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Fordman.. I just got back to this thread.

Did you not see the obvious difference between your WP Pulley and my WP pulley ?

3 vs 2 sheaves .

Jul 23, 2007 | 05:47 PM

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78'Ranger

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From: Chico

I just put in a 460 in my truck and mine line up...here a pic...hope it helps somehow...Pic is angled but they do line up lol.

Shot with KODAK CX7430 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2007-07-23

Jul 23, 2007 | 05:57 PM

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mark a.

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Same set up I have too. 3 on the bottom, 2 on the top.

Jul 23, 2007 | 06:06 PM

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78'Ranger

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From: Chico

O I forgot to mention that my motor is out of a pass. car. Thats why it has the small pulley inbetween the larger ones for a smog pump...and it seems like u have a pass. car pulley...

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:36 PM

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FordMan2

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WHOWWW! guys you are awsome! I guess I need to get another pulley, Thank you guys for the help

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:39 PM

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From: Chico

try a junk yard/auto dissmantalers...easiest and cheapest way to get a pulley. Just make sure that you pull the right one off...429/460 are pretty easy to find in 250...also look for 4V intake and make sure the intake isnt aftermarket...but finding aftermarket parts in junk yard is a little unusual...bring extra cash cause you usually find extra "goodies."