Steel belt idler for chain tensioner?

wayne z · Nov 18, 2011

I want to know if anyone has tried a small stamped steel,flat, ball bearing belt idler pulley in place of the standard plastic ones used with chinagirl kits.
Will this work with a chain and last longer than the cheapo plastic ones. Only 9 bux at Tractor supply.

2door · Nov 18, 2011

Skate board wheels with a groove cut in them work well. The metal to metal idea you're suggesting might work but be prepared for some noise. The polyurethane wheels run very smooth and quiet.
Tom

GearNut · Nov 18, 2011

Also with a metal wheel I foresee alot of chain skidding and accelerated wear on both the roller and the chain surface that rides against the roller.

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Steel belt idler for chain tensioner?

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