Idle Pulley

[JM05]

Hey Experts-<br />I have a 220 Mercruiser Stern Drive with a idle pulley gone bad. Sounds like a "Latin ban".<br />What is the best method step by step for changing out the pulley? Please help me on the releasing or maintaining the belt during this procedure.<br />Its a 1997 Sea Ray Sundancer and we love the boat and this site. Loads of information.<br />

 

[denniz]

Re: Idle Pulley

put a 5/16 wrench and pull up. that will release the belt.on the idler shaft use a 5/8ths wrench to loosen the nut.loosen locknut and remove pulley.

 

[JM05]

Re: Idle Pulley

Hey Rod Knocking-<br />Thanks for the advice on the idle pully gone bad. My 12 year old and I changed the idle pully in about 10 minutes. For a novice not too bad..I really appreciate this site.<br />I really enjoy the boat ramp saga's and have experienced a few myself. Every weeknd we have a group of spectators that bring coolers and lawn chairs just too watch someone make a fool.<br />Good luck and I hope to help someone else one day.

 

[denniz]

Re: Idle Pulley

12 minutes... Not Bad for a amature and his DAD...