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
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.
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.