Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum The crank pulley on my freshly rebuilt ($10K) motor is cast iron and I have heard that the cast iron ones can break, which would be inconvenient when on the road. I see that "Secrets of Speed" offers a billet steel pulley that is the stock size, but they are out of stock. Someone else told me that modern repro cast iron pulleys are "very good". So, what should I do - shall I leave the cast iron pulley on that came with my $10K motor or get the billet steel pulley? Call me paranoid but I want this to be right the first time.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum I would leave it alone, trust the builder and drive your car.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum I have many of tens of thousands miles driving Model A's with cast iron pulleys without a problem.
You are correct, there are currently available very good quality cast iron pulleys. Chris W. |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Reports of broken crankshaft pulleys on this board are probably less than 10 over the last 7 years, and none of those were on a fresh rebuild. Extremely low probability of failure.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum I have to ask. What was done to your engine to bring it up to 10k?
I know it can easily be done, just curious. |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum 1 Attachment(s)
The reason two piece replacements are available in part is due to the pulley cracking from torsional vibration. The harmonic balancer relieves torsional vibration, a leading cause of center main bearing failure.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum I second the dampener.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Quote:
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Quote:
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Here you go:
P.O. No. Terms Project Quantity Description Rate Amount 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Insert Mains Modern Rear Main Seal New Connecting Rods with Inserts for Full Pressure Balance Engine Components - Crank, Rods, Pistons Total Seal Gapless 2nd Ring Counterbalanced Crankshaft Drill Crank for Full Pressure Performance Intake Valves Lightened Flywheel/V8 Pressure Plate (Balanced as an assembly) Touring Grind Camshaft Aluminum Cam Gear Upgrade Cam Plunger Limiter Side and Front Timing Gear Cover Bolts Install Cam Bearings Machine for Oversize Tappets Internal Plumbing Modifications for Oiling System Custom Valve Cover Machined for Bulk Head Valve Cover Bolts and Gasket External Oil Filter, Fittings and Bracket Oil Pump Drive Gear Assembly for Full Pressure New High Volume Oil Pump Adjustable Oil Pressure Relief Valve Flywheel Housing Engine Stand Core Charge Credit: Hershey Show Special- No Core Charge PA State Sales Tax 3,495.00 325.00 800.00 210.00 375.00 225.00 125.00 495.00 250.00 275.00 425.00 95.00 20.00 75.00 10.50 495.00 95.00 450.00 55.00 5.50 189.00 65.00 395.00 48.00 250.00 50.00 880.00 -880.00 6.00% 3,495.00T 325.00T 800.00T 210.00T 375.00T 225.00T 125.00T 495.00T 250.00T 275.00T 425.00T 95.00T 20.00T 75.00T 10.50T 495.00T 95.00T 450.00T 55.00T 5.50T 189.00T 65.00T 395.00T 48.00T 250.00T 50.00T 880.00T 610.68 Total $9,908.68 |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum I apologize my cut 'n paste was so messed up. But, you get the idea, anyway.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Quote:
Sounds like you are not concerned with stock. Good , IMO, as you have good options, eh! I have two perfect condition stock pullies. Both came off B engines. I’ve looked them over closely... as to how you could break them. My conclusion... very abusive treatment... like dropping engine on pavement, using abusing pry bar and smashing with hammer. If you engage in abusive style, I’d say carry extra equipment. I personally have used the billet STEEL, and like them... bullet proof ! And, different sizes to achieve different goals. Choice is good... and you have choices. |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Bill Stipe makes a billet steel pulley.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Thanks for all the input, gentlemen. As good as everyone says the modern cast iron reproduction pulleys are, today, I decided to eliminate all chance and ordered a stock-sized steel billet pulley. I'm just sure that if I had a cast iron pulley on my motor, mine would be the one in 10,000 that breaks while out on the road hundreds of miles from home.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Read the description;
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...shaft-camshaft or https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword or the Riley type https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Cast pulley's usually only break while installing or removing the engine from the car. Having said that, a steel or aluminum pulley is a good idea. A slightly smaller than stock pulley makes it easier to change the belt when needed. A damper is by far the best way to go, but not really necessary.
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum 2500.00 a hole...phew,its just a model A..
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum Quote:
Are you talking about a two-piece aluminum pulley with a steel collar? If not, I cannot imagine an aluminum collar holding a seal very long with either the packing type or neoprene type of seal. I own several high-end dirt bikes which are designed with overall lightness in mind...titanium, magnesium and aluminum are everywhere, yet, you will never find an aluminum collar & seal combo, always a steel collar. Perhaps a nickle or other electro-fused coating could help, but even then, the lifespan would be a fraction of a steel collar. Quote:
I have to agree, there's a lot of good stuff an extra $5000 will buy! |
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum kawagumby, One piece. They hold up OK with the dog turd, maybe not so good with a lip-seal???
|
Re: Crankshaft pulley - cast iron, steel or aluminum If it’s full pressure, then it should have the modern seal which goes on a polished pulley shaft. If you change pulleys, no warranty.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.