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(Message started by: ro284 on Nov 4^th, 2013, 11:37am)

Title: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by ro284 on Nov 4^th, 2013, 11:37am

The engine runs ok, After rewire and Gaskets, etc. but noticed the Wobbly crankshaft pulley on tickover! it's not loose, i think it has a vibration damper in it, Is this anything to worry about? any thoughts welcome please, Bob

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by Matt on Nov 4^th, 2013, 11:56am

They will wobble a bit as its got a layer of rubber in it but excessive amounds will mean the rubber has perished

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by ro284 on Nov 4^th, 2013, 12:58pm

Thanks Matt, i wonder what will be next :( guess it best to find another one, Cheers Bob

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by Glyn on Nov 4^th, 2013, 11:25pm

How much is a bit ? All 3 of mine wobble and always have.

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by ro284 on Nov 5^th, 2013, 10:03am

Difficult to measure Glyn, i would guess 8 mill deflection, I guess it should'nt be too difficult to get another one, but i think there is a tool that is needed to clamp the toothed ring on flywheel, via the starter motor hole!to replace it, apparently it is a vibration damper, but mine at 18 years old is causing vibration!

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by Scorpabilly on Nov 5^th, 2013, 6:47pm

I undone mine by wedging a breaker bar between the bolt and the road and "blipping" the starter. Doing it back up tight enough is a different thing!

Title: Re: Wobbly crankshaft pulley
Post by Glyn on Nov 5^th, 2013, 10:22pm

Thanks Bob, that's ok then.