Tried that first actually. The pulley hub, although completely even with the stub end of the shaft - is too close to the blower snout. It was impossible to get the little U shaped piece in there. The space needed is almost double what I have. That's why this fiasco has taken 5 weeks and gotten NO results. I figured I'd try with the ribbed pulley in place and it crushed the ribs together. We stopped before the inevitable happened.
At this point it's easier to sell the tool at a loss and buy the proper pulley. At more loss. It pisses me off because so far I have bought everything for this project from Metco and shelved it.
Now I have to buy it all again.
Last edited by BAD MERC; 08-25-2024 at 11:37 AM.
'04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.
2004 Mercury Marauder
Born March 2004, adopted October 2005. Sold January 2012, adopted AGAIN January 2016
2,187 of 3,214
997 in Silver Birch
448 with light flint interior
304 with heated seats
336 with sunroof