Crank pulley replacement

Saloons
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I asked a similar question a few months ago and it went nowhere, so trying again.

I have a manual steering Mk2 and am installing a 4.2 from a 1965 MkX. The 4.2 used v-belts, not double-groove/W-belts. I want to add AC.

My crankshaft pulley has a big chip missing so should probably be replaced. I want to add AC. No PS. New pulleys are only available as W-belt/double groove as far as I can tell. I’ve found crank pulleys on ebay, but they are equally sized (about 5 inches) and mine are 2 different sizes (about 6.5 and 5 inches, respectively). Can I use a 5 inch pulley with equal size pulleys?

I have attached pics of mine and pics from an E-type thread on cars with AC and no PS. The unequal size pulleys were on a S2 XJ6

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If you can use the pulley why not weld (or have it welded) and ground down to the original profile.

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I can’t see why you couldn’t use the 2 - 5” pulleys just one or more of the ancillaries will be being under driven.

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I am going to say yes, as I added an A/C pulley to my 420G,

I used XJ parts. So long as everything lines up and bolts up you should have no worries

The pulley size only dictates the belt speed, which I dont think is critical for A/C

I was also lucky that in my parts collection, I had various brackets, York compressors and associated parts, the best find being an OEM tensioner assembly with 2 adjustable arms, and original York compressor bracket

In fact I overhauled my York and installed it, but switched to a Sanden 7 series,
you can buy a Sanden to York bracket for about $50

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If you smooth the inner edges of that chip on your pulley, you can probably use it just fine. I had one on Tweety like that for a long time and it didn’t affect the belt.

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I think most Crank pulley’s are interchangeable , only diffrence is the location of the timing mark’s , as the keyway is in a diffrent place the pointer will be, early XK engines its at the bottom , later its on the right hand side ,

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Thanks for the replies. I know it’s not that big, but a missing chip like that won’t affect balance?

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Small rotating diametre would not have a noticeable effect on balance.

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No. I would be more concerned with it tearing up the belt. Again, pretty easy to just have it filled with weld material and grind it off smooth.
Pat

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As Robin said, even if you didn’t fill it, it would have a next to nothing effect on balance.

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I just filed one nice and smooth on the inside, didnt weld up, the nick was maybe 1/8" at most, it was just a ding, not a crack

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Worth trying JB weld on it , that is very strong !
Once painted your never know a chip was there .

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I agree. That’s what I’d do.

It’s cast iron so I doubt you could do a weld repair successfully.

If you were really concerned you could get it crack tested.

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You need a pulley setup like this?

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That looks like it might be the same one.

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Do you need just the one pulley or a set? I have spares.

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Thanks, Tim. The consensus seems to be that I can use this one, so I’ll give it a shot. You’ll be the first person I contact if it does not!

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Now you’re talking Ian! I dropped my Mk2’s pulley onto the trolley jack and chipped out a decent lump of cast iron. This was six years ago just after I’d bought it with a known doughy lower chain. I JB Welded it and it’s still sound. The other way to do such a repair is to braze it.

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This engine came with a chipped pulley. There was nothing to glue or braze back on! :slight_smile:

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You build up the missing part with JB weld and rub it down , bit like body filler !!