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Old Apr 1, 2018 | 08:37 PM
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Default Crank pulley clearance

Just finishing up installing my new Dewitt radiator and noticed there is virtually no clearance between the crank pulley and the cross-member. Is this normal on a big block car? To change a belt you would have to remove the crank pulley to do so.
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I can get a belt under mine, not by a lot but it fits.
Maybe look at your engine mounts and see if they're not squashed?
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 12:38 PM
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Default Crank Pulley

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I'm wondering if I have the right pulleys on this car. What diameter is the crank pulley on a Big Block '71.
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6-3/4" on a 72

The pulley on mine is within the depression on the crossmember and I can easily put my fingers between the pulley and the frame in that area

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I really need to do a little cleaning once I'm done with the power steering pump/cooler
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