63 Idler pulley

[Michael G.]

The idler pulley on my L84 has a bad case of the wobbles. I'm thinking I'll replace it, but I'm not sure if the pulley should be black or silver on a late April car. Anybody know?

Thanks, Mike

[Michael H.]

Re: 63 Idler pulley

The idler pulley on my L84 has a bad case of the wobbles. I'm thinking I'll replace it, but I'm not sure if the pulley should be black or silver on a late April car. Anybody know?

Thanks, Mike

Mike,

There are a lot of pic's of early production engines with an unpainted pulley but most were painted black in later production.

The bracket was always painted black.

[Michael G.]

Re: 63 Idler pulley

Thanks Michael, my current one is black, but Paragon only had a silver one. ! I guess I'll look for a black one.

Mike

[Paul Y.]

Re: 63 Idler pulley

If it is your bearing that is making it wobble, it is the same as the water pump bearing. Easy to find and replace locally.

[Michael G.]

Re: 63 Idler pulley

Paul,

Its not the bearing, the pulley seems to be canted slightly on the shaft. I think it was probably a low-quality repop.

Mike

[Douglas C.]

Re: 63 Idler pulley

I thought that someone (Corvette Central/Dr. Rebuild??) makes a repair/rebuild kit for these.