N:1982 diesel rabbit needs a intermediate shaft pulley.

[nighthippie]

Hey,
 Just wondering if someone out there had a pulley they are not using.
Some call it the idler pulley. Mine has been chewing up my timing belt.
 thanks

 dan

[Quantum TD]

The only way that your intermediate shaft pulley will chew up your timing belt is if:

1) Your belt is running cock-eyed because the IP mounting bracket is bent, or/and your pump is not mounted properly.

and/or

2) Your belt is too tight. That can lead to a host of other problems like: worn intermediate shaft bearings, broken intermediate shaft, and eventual loss of oil pressure which can lead to a blown rod.

and/or

3) You intermediate shaft bearing is already worn/shaft is broken, and the shaft is riding in and out in the block. See #2 above


Even with a chip or two on the side of the pulley, it should NOT eat timing belts. If you can confirm that neither #1 no2 #2 above apply, then simply file down the rough edges of the pulley, and see what happens.

[mbronsema]

Hi Dan,

I am pretty sure I have an extra pulley. Can you post a picture of yours so that I can make sure I am thinking of the right part? I haven't touched these diesels for several years but recently acquired a lot of parts.

I hope I can help.