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Old 01-15-2011 | 03:56 PM
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The bolt that holds the pulley on my whipple broke off while out on the water today. Luckily I was able to idle back to the ramp about 3 miles. Anyway, I was able to get the broken piece of bolt out but am a little confused that the pulley doesn't seem to be keyed. It is just a smooth mating surface. Am I missing something? Is just the bolt able to hold it without slipping?
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Old 01-15-2011 | 06:06 PM
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Yes, the bolt is the only thing that is holding it. It's a friction drive. The newer ones use dowel pins or flats on the pulley adapter. If you have a socket head bolt that holds the pulley adapter on, then you need to switch over to the stud. It's much less likely to break.
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Old 01-15-2011 | 06:32 PM
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Great, thanks for the info!!!!
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Old 01-16-2011 | 03:11 PM
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How can I switch to a stud? Can I use a spacer down inside the pulley adapter to take up the space so I can get a socket on the nut?
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