63 FI Idler pulley

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Yes Sir, I will check and let you know.

[Terry M.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Todd,
I recently completed restoration of my '65 Fuelie and had to deal with the idler pulley too. I decided to get a new one from Paragon. It arrived and I compared it with my original unit. The reinforcement recess that is stamped into the single bolt anchor leg was just opposite that on my original. So, I sent it back and restored my original using a new bearing that I found on Ebay. Turned out good, no issues in judging. Not sure if it is the same for a '63.
Terry

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Thanks for the advice Terry, I am trying to restore absolutely every piece of this car without buying reproductions, for the very reason you mentioned. I appreciate your input.

Todd

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

After sandblasting the bracket, I see there is a tiny hole drilled in the flange. Is this factory, and if so, what is it for? If not, I assume someone drilled it in there for something?? Any help would be appreciated.

Todd

[Bob W.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Todd, Have you received the replacement bearing bearing from Zip?

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Hey Bob,

Yes, I have received it and am taking everything to a shop that has a press so they can install this properly for me.

Todd

[Bob W.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Todd, Thanks for the reply. Were their any numbers on the bearing? Also keep us posted how it works out.


Thanks Bob

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

No numbers that I could find.

[Bob W.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Ok ,thanks again Bob

[Alan D.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Tod, NO hole on my original Mar64 FI car. Alan

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 FI Idler pulley

Thank you Sir!