Water Pump Pulley for 460/429

Naja · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 01:07 PM

Haven't been able to find a stock V-belt water pump pulley for a 460/429 in the Houston area. I've got a March set with their large water pump pulley. I think I will get better cooling at residential speeds if I get a smaller pulley.

I have heard that the Ford pump should turn 1/3 faster than the crank. Right now I am turning slightly slower. March's small pulley only turns 10% faster than the crank.

If you have (or know of) a stock water pump pulley, let me know what the diameter is. If it is over 5 inches, it won't do me any good - I'll need to have one made = $$$.

Does anyone know of a source for stock water pump pulleys for a 429/460 (V-belt)?

Thanx.

Frank

mustangmendez · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 08:32 PM

I have a 70 460 in my 71 cougar I can measure that one tomorow and a spare mid 70s in the barn I will take a measurment and let you know .I dont know of a book or spec chart for v drive pulleys .I will lpost it for you tommorow.

Mustang Mendez

mustangmendez · #3 (**permalink**) 08-05-2002, 10:57 PM

On my spare 460 I would say 77-to -1979 wp pulley 6"and 7 1/2 on the crank . I will sell the whole eng. and tranny C6with pulleys carb a/c alt if you need it cheap need the extra room for the party .The one in my 71 cougar is tuff to get to at this time .It has a 1970 Linc 460 could get to it later this week .
Mustang Mendez

Naja · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-2002, 05:16 PM

Thanx, Tony -
Very interesting - 25% overdrive; similar to what some old timers have been telling me.
If you don't mind, I would like to have the measurements from Lincoln motor.
Regards,
Frank