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motorman8467 · 05-01-2021, 01:10 PM

Need some assistance, guys. trying to locate a crankshaft pulley/balancer for a 1955 ford Y block 239, EBV. The one that I have now is a 3 groove, but not using but 2 grooves. Using fan and alternator. No power steering or A/C. Can use either, 2, or, 3 groove. A good used one, or, new one, not a problem, as long as it is in good shape. Mine is completely worn out. Can't seem to locate one, myself. Thanks, in advance for your help.

James

paul2748 · 05-01-2021, 07:40 PM

Yours can be rebuilt (I hope). Try Damper Dudes

motorman8467 · 05-01-2021, 08:04 PM

Can an automotive machine shop rebuild it? If not, please make a recommendation.

dmsfrr · 05-01-2021, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorman8467

Need some assistance, guys. trying to locate a crankshaft pulley/balancer for a 1955 ford Y block 239, EBV. The one that I have now is a 3 groove, but not using but 2 grooves. Using fan and alternator. No power steering or A/C. Can use either, 2, or, 3 groove. A good used one, or, new one, not a problem, as long as it is in good shape. Mine is completely worn out. Can't seem to locate one, myself. Thanks, in advance for your help.
James

What specifically is wrong with the one you have?
A groove where the seal in the timing cover rides on it?
Does it have a failed rubber layer between the hub and damper weight ring?
Or... is it suffering from excessive belt wear to the insides of the pulleys?

New reproduction pulleys may be available. (I've not looked for one & not sure where)
A speedi-sleeve can be put on the hub if it's worn from the seal.
New rubber material can be formed into the gap for the weight ring.

Two rebuilder links...
https://damperdoctor.com/

https://www.damperdudes.net/harmonic-balancers/ford/

motorman8467 · 05-02-2021, 03:20 AM

The belt grooves are worn and the pulley rims have worn to a sharp edge. everything else looks good. I will check out these links and see what they say. Certainly appreciate the advice.

James

dmsfrr · 05-02-2021, 11:06 AM

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That sounds like you need a replacement.
There are a least a few places that sell old original (and also reproduction) parts.
I'm sure I don't know the best ones for the pulley you need or even more than a couple of the places, but they're somewhere to start...

Call during business hours and tell them what you're looking for. If they don't have what you need ask if they know who might, and call them too.

https://shoebox-central.com/52-53-ford-parts

https://cgfordparts.com/

https://www.ebay.com/usr/stilwellsobsolete
or
http://www.usedautopartsdealers.com/..._car_parts.php

If you don't mind buying parts on ebay you can search there too.

Daves55Sedan · 05-02-2021, 12:35 PM

The basic original crankshaft dampers for Ford full-size cars with y-block all had a single pulley. In cars that had power steering, a bolt-on pulley was added to the crankshaft damper. Originally, a single V-belt drove the generator and water pump off the crankshaft pulley.
If you can find an original 239 crankshaft damper with the add-on pulley, that might work for ya.

motorman8467 · 05-02-2021, 01:14 PM

Thanks. Armed with this information, I should be able to find one somewhere. Cant thank you enough.

james

motorman8467 · 05-02-2021, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daves55Sedan

The basic original crankshaft dampers for Ford full-size cars with y-block all had a single pulley. In cars that had power steering, a bolt-on pulley was added to the crankshaft damper. Originally, a single V-belt drove the generator and water pump off the crankshaft pulley.
If you can find an original 239 crankshaft damper with the add-on pulley, that might work for ya.

I know where I can get a double groove, but the only problem is my fan and water pump belt is 13/16 in. wide and my alternator belt is narrow. both of the grooves on the new pulley are the same, aprox 1/2 in. wide. i guess I could get the new double groove pulley and modify everything else.

paul2748 · 05-02-2021, 07:52 PM

There is one (used)on ebay right now # 333978125328

motorman8467 · 05-02-2021, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul2748

There is one (used)on ebay right now # 333978125328

Thanks for all of your help.

KULTULZ · 05-03-2021, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by motorman8467

... trying to locate a crankshaft pulley/balancer for a 1955 ford Y block 239, EBV. The one that I have now is a 3 groove, but not using but 2 grooves. Using fan and alternator. No power steering or A/C. Can use either, 2, or, 3 groove. A good used one, or, new one, not a problem, as long as it is in good shape. Mine is completely worn out. Can't seem to locate one, myself. Thanks, in advance for your help.

James

You have a 1955 F-SERIES truck, correct?

1954/55 239 EBV - 256 - Dual Sheave 6 5/8" OD - EBV 6312-A

05-01-2021, 01:10 PM	#1
motorman8467 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Mississippi Posts: 29	Locate part Need some assistance, guys. trying to locate a crankshaft pulley/balancer for a 1955 ford Y block 239, EBV. The one that I have now is a 3 groove, but not using but 2 grooves. Using fan and alternator. No power steering or A/C. Can use either, 2, or, 3 groove. A good used one, or, new one, not a problem, as long as it is in good shape. Mine is completely worn out. Can't seem to locate one, myself. Thanks, in advance for your help. James

05-01-2021, 07:40 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,978	Re: Locate part Yours can be rebuilt (I hope). Try Damper Dudes __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

05-01-2021, 08:04 PM	#3
motorman8467 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Mississippi Posts: 29	Re: Locate part Can an automotive machine shop rebuild it? If not, please make a recommendation.

05-02-2021, 03:20 AM	#5
motorman8467 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Mississippi Posts: 29	Re: Locate part The belt grooves are worn and the pulley rims have worn to a sharp edge. everything else looks good. I will check out these links and see what they say. Certainly appreciate the advice. James

05-02-2021, 11:06 AM	#6
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,606	Re: Locate part Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That sounds like you need a replacement. There are a least a few places that sell old original (and also reproduction) parts. I'm sure I don't know the best ones for the pulley you need or even more than a couple of the places, but they're somewhere to start... Call during business hours and tell them what you're looking for. If they don't have what you need ask if they know who might, and call them too. https://shoebox-central.com/52-53-ford-parts https://cgfordparts.com/ https://www.ebay.com/usr/stilwellsobsolete or http://www.usedautopartsdealers.com/..._car_parts.php If you don't mind buying parts on ebay you can search there too.

05-02-2021, 12:35 PM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Locate part The basic original crankshaft dampers for Ford full-size cars with y-block all had a single pulley. In cars that had power steering, a bolt-on pulley was added to the crankshaft damper. Originally, a single V-belt drove the generator and water pump off the crankshaft pulley. If you can find an original 239 crankshaft damper with the add-on pulley, that might work for ya.

05-02-2021, 01:14 PM	#8
motorman8467 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Mississippi Posts: 29	Re: Locate part Thanks. Armed with this information, I should be able to find one somewhere. Cant thank you enough. james

05-02-2021, 07:52 PM	#10
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,978	Re: Locate part There is one (used)on ebay right now # 333978125328 __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

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