Mini Dampened pulley fouling

[Matt Tomkins]

Hi all,
I have recently bought a dampened crankshaft pulley on here, and when bolted up, it stops the engine rotating by binding on the timing chest.
am i missing something? I always thought they were a straight swap?
Cheers,
Matt

[bmcecosse]

Yes indeed - they are a straight swap. Something wrong with your timing case perhaps?

[philthehill]

Matt
Unfortunately the later damped pulleys are not a straight swop.
The timing disc attached to the pulley has to be removed. The timing disc is attached by three or more rivets which can be easily drilled out so allowing the timing disc to be removed. Removing the timing disc does not upset the engine balance.
If using a standard Minor timing chain cover the later damped pulley with the timing disc removed will fit without any problems.
On the later cars with the damper/timing disc the bottom of the timing case is relieved to allow the damper/timing disc to clear.
For examples see:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini- ... SwyjBW4fEQ

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini- ... 1920259047

See attached photo.
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Here is a link to a timing chain cover with the timing disc detector bracket attached.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI- ... SwvUlWtetT

See also:
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=61216
Phil

[bmcecosse]

I've used them just as they are - must be a close thing, but as I suggested in your other thread - just remove the disc as Phil describes.

[Matt Tomkins]

removed the disc with my new favorite toy - the pasma cutter, and all seems well. thanks for the help

[firehor5e]

Plasma cutter.... lucky you...wish i had one!too many morris minor parts taking my cash though.

[Matt Tomkins]

Plasma cutter.... lucky you...wish i had one!too many morris minor parts taking my cash though.

well i say my toy, work's new toy which i monopolise ;)