2.2" pulley offset
#1
2.2" pulley offset
The gatorback belt I put on seems to have jumped track, and it tore up the belt pretty bad. I just wanted to make sure that I have the pulley on correctly. Currently I have the offset to the outside. Is this the way others have put it on? Will? :?
#4
Okay, great thanks. The pulley is oriented correctly. I put the new belt on it, took it around the block and ruined another belt. It jumped track again. It looks like the pulley is sitting a strong 1/16" to a shy 1/8" too far to the inside (toward the SC). Is there supposed to be a spacer in there? Is there an easy way to tell which pulley is off? I didn't have this problem until I replaced the SC pulley and the oversized idler. I'm thinking about putting a washer behind the pulley, to act as a spacer. I dunno. Any ideas?
#8
Originally Posted by TrueWildMan
It looks like the pulley is sitting a strong 1/16" to a shy 1/8" too far to the inside (toward the SC).
Thinking about using a washer. Any other ideas?
#9
If you're sure about being off, by all means use a washer. Have you compared to your original pulley yet? Can you post pics? Is the damage always to the outside (away from the SC) of the belt?
#10
Okay, so far so good. I got a 5/8" washer that is approximately 3/32" thick, used a hack saw to cut an 1/8" notch for a keyway, and put it behind the pulley. This pulled the pulley away from the SC just a tad, and put it right in line with the other pulleys. Seems to be working great so far.
The only concern I have at this point, since I can just barely see the washer, is if it'* getting hot due to any friction. Is the washer spinning with the shaft? And since it'* up againts the housing, is it rubbing? Will it get hot enough to fuse to the shaft? That would suck. I'll just have to wait and see. I do know one thing, it'* not getting red hot, so I should be okay.
I'll keep ya posted...
The only concern I have at this point, since I can just barely see the washer, is if it'* getting hot due to any friction. Is the washer spinning with the shaft? And since it'* up againts the housing, is it rubbing? Will it get hot enough to fuse to the shaft? That would suck. I'll just have to wait and see. I do know one thing, it'* not getting red hot, so I should be okay.
I'll keep ya posted...