Saginaw V Belt Pulley Widths?

[mrdrnac]

I'm finally installing a Saginaw style pump on my Bronco to replace the tired and weak Thompson Ford pump. My existing pump's V Belt is driven from the crankshaft and runs the water pump and the power steering pump. The second belt just drives the Alternator, from the crankshaft..

My question is that my current belt is a 17/32 inch wide belt that fits the existing pulleys perfectly. However, my new Saginaw pump's pulley is designed for a 13/32 inch wide belt. I've checked online and do not see any Saginaw style push on pulleys that are designed for wider belts. Are wider ones available or what have others done? I guess I could run a 15/32 inch wide belt and split the difference? My alternator belt is a 13/32 wide one as well. Thanks!

 

[SteveL]

I never noticed the difference. I'm running the lincoln press on pulley on mine and it's been fine. I have the part number written down somewhere if you need it.

 

[mrdrnac]

Thanks Steve, that would be great if you can. Are you running a 17/32 inch belt on it, and is the groove the right width? Wildhorses recomends a 17/32 inch wide belt in their kit but in their photo it looks like their pulley groove is narrower and the belt is riding up on the pulley.