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Old 12-04-2021, 09:10 AM   #21
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Default Re: Aluminum pulley for M90 blower.

I had exactly the same issue with my blown 8BA. The original one from B&M was not a tight fit on the crank and over time it destroyed the keyway on the pulley. I had a new one machined from aircraft grade aluminum that was a semi-pressed fit. Cost was $325.00..
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Old 12-04-2021, 09:54 AM   #22
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I had exactly the same issue with my blown 8BA. The original one from B&M was not a tight fit on the crank and over time it destroyed the keyway on the pulley. I had a new one machined from aircraft grade aluminum that was a semi-pressed fit. Cost was $325.00..
I'm thinking about going this route. I'm not sure which pulley I can find that will work with it yet but I really like the idea of a flange that I can easily switch pulleys. I may still have to get a pulley machined anyhow though.

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Old 12-04-2021, 11:40 AM   #23
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Default Re: Aluminum pulley for M90 blower.

Can you cut off the old pulley and use it with the new adapter?
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Old 12-04-2021, 12:11 PM   #24
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How about something like this? The sheaves and bushings come in many sizes.
You could get a smaller bushing and have it bored to your shaft size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39228101691...id=20029977905
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Old 12-04-2021, 01:47 PM   #25
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Default Re: Aluminum pulley for M90 blower.

You can broach a key way in the sleeve with a press.


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Old 12-04-2021, 04:38 PM   #26
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If that M90 pulley adapter fits your blower drive shaft, that is surely the way I'd go. For that price, isn't worth the time screwing around and making a one off.
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Old 12-05-2021, 08:43 AM   #27
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I'm thinking about going this route. I'm not sure which pulley I can find that will work with it yet but I really like the idea of a flange that I can easily switch pulleys. I may still have to get a pulley machined anyhow though.

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Forgot to add, my pulley has bolt holes for a separate pulley. Wish I knew about the hub you show, would have saved me a few dollars!!
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