Idler pulley options

[yoster]

Anybody know of any alternatives to this part: 4.3 idler pulley (3861009) http://www.volvopentastore.com/…/cart_id.355948480--session… (#10 on the diagram)

I know these can be found for GM trucks for $20-$40. Looking for a cheaper, and also more readily accessible, version of the VP part number listed above.

 

[Scott Danforth]

However the accessory drives on boat motors are different than truck motors. Do your research, you may find which gates idler it is.....

 

[jerryjerry05]

Post a pic of the old part??
They make a lot of different ones and maybe someone will know what changes over?

 

[Scott Danforth]

pull it apart, find the $5 bearing (one of the 6000 series) and simply press in a new bearing)

or go thru the gates e-catalog https://www.gates.com/us/en/power-transmission/power-transmission-components/idlers-pulleys/c/141

or the dayco catalog http://www.daycoproducts.com/stuff/...e7b2423f73/files/dimensional_pulley_guide.pdf

 

[yoster]

Thanks - already planned to do that if needed but was hoping one of you had already done this before and knew. Thanks anyway though.

I like the bearing idea, thanks for that.