Pulley needed for a/c installation


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By ronsplace - 13 Years Ago
I have a '56 Fairlane with the stock 312 and a two-groove pulley for the power steering and alternator.  I'm planning on adding Air to the car, so I'm going to need 3 pulleys coming off the crank, one each for the alternator, power steering and a/c compressor.   Can anyone recommend where I should start shopping for one?  I've tried the vintage air places with no luck, and haven't found a used factory unit for sale anywhere, either.  If you've been there and done that, any direction you can give me would be appreciated (I'm planning on installing the under dash unit from Old Air).  Thanks, Ron...
By Hoosier Hurricane - 13 Years Ago
Ron:

I have a pulley that someone has fabricated by nesting one PS pulley inside the other and welding them together.  As I remember they are for 1/2" wide belts.  It could be available.

By pegleg - 13 Years Ago
Mummert was making power steering pulleys, you might look there, He's also going to machine some more Rebop F code pullies which will be two groove add ons. (For a total of three grooves)
By miker - 13 Years Ago
I just finished the install of a classic auto air unit in the 'bird. It used the stock pulley and put the comp. above the gen. I was concerned about slippage with 3 pulleys on one belt, but it has not been a problem. If you're fabing your own brackets, that might be worth thinking about. In my case, the extra clearance for the deeper radiator and shroud was a benefit. Time will tell as the belt wears in. At worst, I'll be hot but the motor will be cool in traffic.



Kit was a bit pricey, but very complete, if you're looking for a whole set up.



Duh, 4 pulleys. Must be getting too old to count.