A-Body 6.0/5.3 Ford p/s pulley swap pics
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I dont know how to measure for a belt! I was going to figure that out when i got there. Maybe run a string around the pullies, take it off and measure it, now subtract an inch for the tensioner and try it out, if it works it works, if not you are close so try subracting or adding length in 1/2" increments.
It is in the sticky!
It is in the sticky!
#26
The stock setup wraps about 1/2 way around the pully. So, circumference of the stock pully divided by 2 minus the circumference of the new pully divided by 2. That would be the difference in belt length. I would guess its about 1-2 inches shorter.
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Based off the above method I get this roughly
Stock pulley, inside diameter 6.125" * 3.14 = 19.232/2 = 9.616"
Ford pulley, inside diameter 5.325" * 3.14 = 16.72/2 = 8.36"
9.616" - 8.36" = 1.256"
So its 1.25" shorter inside length. Subtract 1.25" off your existing belt p/n, for example:
A 5.3 Silverado belt is 93", Dayco P/N 5060930. Dayco makes a 94.1" 5060940 belt and a 92.5" 5060945 one as well, im not sure which one would work better, probably the shorter one.
Use this data bank from Dayco to find yours, good hunting!
http://www.mvreader.com/multiview/da...yCogBelts=1&l=
Stock pulley, inside diameter 6.125" * 3.14 = 19.232/2 = 9.616"
Ford pulley, inside diameter 5.325" * 3.14 = 16.72/2 = 8.36"
9.616" - 8.36" = 1.256"
So its 1.25" shorter inside length. Subtract 1.25" off your existing belt p/n, for example:
A 5.3 Silverado belt is 93", Dayco P/N 5060930. Dayco makes a 94.1" 5060940 belt and a 92.5" 5060945 one as well, im not sure which one would work better, probably the shorter one.
Use this data bank from Dayco to find yours, good hunting!
http://www.mvreader.com/multiview/da...yCogBelts=1&l=
#28
I had to use a smaller pulley to clear the power steering box on my Malibu. I used a pulley off a mid 90's S-10. See below for comparison between the S-10 pulley (left) and the Tahoe 4.8 pulley:
The S-10 pulley had to be pressed on a little more to line up. See the shaft protuding on the end of the pulley:
Here's a shot of it from the side, clearing the steering box:
The S-10 pulley had to be pressed on a little more to line up. See the shaft protuding on the end of the pulley:
Here's a shot of it from the side, clearing the steering box:
#32
Check out this thread, its got pics of what I used. Its a PS pulley from a GM 3.1L FWD car. Worked good and there are about 54823490582432903458209345830 of them in existence in the yards.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...erference.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...erference.html
#33
Dorman part number for 3.1l v-6 p/s pulley
FYI the Dorman part number of the pulley referenced above is 300-123. This is a plastic formed pulley. I got mine from Advanced auto for $22. 5.2" diameter so it is 1.3" smaller than the truck pulley I had on mine.
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Just a note on the doorman pulley 300-123.
It's not dished as deep as the original and will hit the PS pump snout before it lines up correctly. Or at least it did on my 05 5.3.
I cut 3 spacers 0.2" thick and put them between the pump and bracket in order to get it on far enough.
It's not dished as deep as the original and will hit the PS pump snout before it lines up correctly. Or at least it did on my 05 5.3.
I cut 3 spacers 0.2" thick and put them between the pump and bracket in order to get it on far enough.
Last edited by garys 68; 01-19-2011 at 03:49 PM.