View Full Version : Can you install tensioner pulleys backwards?


weponhead
06-24-2008, 06:14 PM
I know theres two diff part numbers.. but are the directional? so can you reverse the pulleys and if so will it make noise?

Thanks.

defaz
06-24-2008, 08:09 PM
don't they only mount one way? they have sealed cartridge ball bearings (like big skateboard bearings) so rolling them backwards would not make any extra noise or have negative effects...

weponhead
06-26-2008, 05:31 PM
this is what i thought. yea they can only go on one way .. i just meant, can you intall them for each other and for SOME reason have it make a bunch of noise. the pulleys appear identical to each other.. but have diff part #'s..

I think i just got a pulley with a junk bearing from pelican for some reason.

defaz
06-28-2008, 03:40 PM
"schwing!" does the bearing make noise or something just from turning it in your hand?

weponhead
06-28-2008, 03:50 PM
haha original...

It only does it when it is first started for like 10 miles, once it warms up... it goes away. i cant feel anything wrong by turning it by hand.
Does not adversley effect anything.

I R Confused...