I managed to find a 289 5 bolt short block + heads locally, haven't had a
chance to tear into it to see if it is rebuildable yet or not, but I paid
very little for it, so hopefully not a big mistake on my part.
I am missing a few pieces and was looking for some advice.
The short block came missing the timing cover, but I believe I have an early
style timing cover on the shelf already, but I don't remember which part #
it is, but I thought it was not the C4AZ-6019-A that I found in the parts
list.
Was there any differences (that matter) on those early timing covers, or
should they all be interchangeable? Most of the references I found just
mention whether or not the oil filler tube is cast shut or totally removed
from the casting.
There was also no pulleys with the engine, so I was curious what pulleys I
should be on the lookout for. I believe I remember being told that the
original tiger pulleys were a ford industrial only part and very hard to
obtain. The current motor in the tiger looks like it probably doesn't have
the right pulley setup since the generator doesn't appear to be lined up
quite right (at least by my eye).
When I went looking at ebay, most used crank and water pump pulleys that are
out there are poorly documented, and it seems more like you have to ask for
dimension to be assured what you are looking at. But I also noticed the
same part # being listed as different dimensions, which I assume is the way
that it was measured. I would assume that Ford would measure from the
middle of the groove to the back face of the pulley (where the water pump
touches), but many used parts guys would measure simply the depth (which
would be the outside of the groove to the back face of the pulley).
So any advise on what the actual tigers were suppose to use (diameter,
depth, and belt width)
plus what may work even if it is not right (year application?/ possible part
#/ and/or diameter, depth, and belt width).
Thanks,
Steve
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