302 for Smithkid

[SmithKid]

Well, it was a valiant try, but the pulley that John has is the same as the one I already have. So, I'm still looking......

[BillP 98201]

I dont know if this would help.... Im confused on the year
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2774909261.html
Gene I hope it helps...... theres a guy up in Arlington that is always trying to sell Ford steering stuff on Craigslist, but I dont see any ads right now. Theres a guy over on Madison that has some Falcons his name is Steve. I dont have his number maybe in the Falcon registry

[modified17]

If you havn't found one I might have one if you know what you're looking for. I have a couple of buckets full of pulleys ive had for for years. You're welcome to come over and look through them if you'd like. Give me a call. 425-481-1502 Dave

[Luva65wagon]

What Gene needs is exactly like the one on eBay in the link I posted above.

We're debating extensive machining at the moment to try and make something that works, maybe from something John had and supplied to Gene - or splitting a double-groove pulley and welding a part of one to another. One way or the other, we've get this bird to fly.

[doghows]

Not sure if I have the right one or not. I just pulled all the power steering stuff off the 62. The set up came from a 64 mustang. Let me check it out tonight and get a pic, maybe I can still help.

[SmithKid]

Thanks Steve. If it turns out you have one like the link Roger posted, maybe you could take a pic of it?
Gene

[pbrown]

Gene,

Can't you just run a standard two groove pulley and change the spacing on the alternator and/or power steering pump?

[SmithKid]

I've seen that done on other cars recently, and it is definitely one of my alternative. In my case, the pump brackets would have to be spaced almost 3" from the head, and that is not my preference. I hope to be able to come up with the proper pulley, at a reasonable cost, or modify something to be close to the proper one. I was given a pulley that could have been modified, but it used a much narrower belt than what was on the pump, and I'm thinking it would probably slip/squeel, so am still pursueing something else.

[doghows]

Sorry Gene, the one I have is a standard 3 groove pulley. I think it is the one used for P/S, and AC.

[Luva65wagon]

Here is the solution I've worked out with Gene. We took a two groove pulley and cut the needed part off of it, bored it to fit the outside diameter of a single groove pulley. We will install it, align the belt to the PS pump, and mark the location. I will then measure between the outer and inner pulleys to make shims the same in 3 places (to assure it runs true), and then TIG weld it. It should then be as good as the original we can't find for less than its weight in gold.

Gene - expect me to drop by later after work.

[BillP 98201]

Genius pure genius!

[SmithKid]

This is the pulley that Roger has come up with (built) from the commonly found 2 groove pulley, and the single groove pulley. This pic shows how far the Eaton style pump would need to be spaced forward, as the 2 groove pulley locates the PS pulley all the way to the front (forward of the alternator/water pump groove). This pulley (for which a seller on eBay wanted $150) allows for a much cleaner installation. I'm VERY pleased with this unit! THANK YOU, ROGER!

I just have a few things left to do, then the new motor should make some noise later tomorrow or Sunday.

[BillP 98201]

Well lets know when...... I wanna come to the party.....lol

[SmithKid]

Don't know how much of a party there's gonna be, but I know I'll be celebrating inside..

I didn't get as much done today as I'd hoped, as I spent a good part of my early day trying to run down some parts, which was only partly successful. I did get the wiring for the Pertronix and the electric choke done, and there is a little temporary wiring done that will need to be cleaned up after it's done. Gonna go back out this evening and hang the radiator and starter. Tomorrow will just be adding coolant, priming the oil system, installing the plugs and wires, then make the attempt to start it. I'm guessing that'll be somewhere early afternoon.

[SmithKid]

The 302 made LOTSA noise today! I'd forgotten how much noise open headers make when in a garage. Seemed like way more than when outdoors. Anyway, after one false attempt because of a wiring error, it started right up and ran smoothly. Thanks again, Roger, for your help! All systems seemed good with the exception that some lifter clatter can be heard. Don't know why yet, but will do some digging. Maybe it has the wrong pushrods? Now to clean up some wiring after determining where to mount the coil permanently. Also, still waiting for a part to finish up the PS installation. Then I'll be able to get the toe-in a little closer, followed by a trip to the muffler shop followed by a trip to have the front end aligned. After that, there is a possibility it might be seen on the street for the first time in a couple of years. YAY!!!!!