Thanks Greenbird, I didn't know a pulley from a small block Ford would work. I'm going to monitor my car as the summer goes on. Just maybe it will be OK

"Concours" used to offer one if I'm not mistaken. Price seemed a bit high.
I got mine from CVF (aluminum for a 289) and had it modified slightly. 

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

Several solutions in this thread if it works

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic130351.aspx?Keywords=Pulley


miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Thanks Greenbird. I have the NAPA #6 thermostat now. Is there a source for a smaller water pump pulley? i have looked at Mummert's site and googled for one without any luck. I find lots of small block Ford pulleys but none listed for the Y-block. 

Is this for a T-bird or a sedan? The birds have their engine set way back - even an extra spacer behind the water pump. The Hayden unit I use is listed for a Bronco with 351 - and numerous other applications - but they all have some space in there behind the radiator. This set-up that is on the engine now also has a 7 blade GTO aluminum fan (cut down), factory shroud and a small pulley. 


Running a sedan - your best option is to get a reduced diameter pulley for the fan / waterpump. Be sure you have the large opening thermostat so water flow is freed up a bit. 

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

Thanks miker. With the part  number I found that it is 3.650" long. That is just about exactly the distance from my pump to the radiator.

I found one of Steve's post with the part number. Note it's for his 56 bird, and only a starting point for anything else. Hopefully he'll chime in with more info.

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic122011.aspx

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

A poster over on the Ford Barn said you have part numbers for a Hayden clutch drive on a Y-block. Hayden catalogue is no help. I have a '55 w/272" and AC. I'm running a stock 3-blade fan now. New 3-row core in radiator. I need more air flow at idle/slow speeds. It hasn't boiled, YET, but gets close to the hot mark idling w/air on. I'm running a '59 distributor w/15 degree initial advance. Any advice appreciated.