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Re: Crank Shaft Pulley, Clutch plumbing, Engine Paint

To: Dave Wood <dwood143@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Crank Shaft Pulley, Clutch plumbing, Engine Paint
From: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:27:31 -0500
Dave Wood wrote:

> Jason,
> 
> When the rubber deteriorates on the pulley, the two pieces can and do turn
> on each other throwing off the timing marks.  This has happened to my 72 and
> probably lots of other MG owners have the same problem.  Moss lists the
> pulley as NA with their number being 433-695.  I believe the rubber is there
> as a dampener, thus the harmonic dampener designation for the crankshaft
> pulley.  If the pulley turns on itself too much you could have a real
> problem.  If you find a solution or source for replacement pulleys please
> pass it on.
> 
> Dave 72 B

I recall a month or so ago, someone had one made at some shop that was 
embarrassed to charge an amount that was like 1/4 what the pulley was 
going for on eBay.





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