Belt to Chain Conversion.....

[Hammer]

Yup diesel pulley, I havent noticed any noise at all once the chain rubs it's grooves in. Prior to that it was very minimal a slight whirring (if thats a word).

 

[Hammel13]

When i go into autozone, what am i exactly asking for when im looking for the diesel pulley? Thanks
Nathan

 

[black_xb12r]

just go into an auto parts store and give them this number and they should have it in stock...

i beleive its off a 98-202 dodge cummins... my 04 cummins is different so must be the old body style (98-02)

Idler pulley; Gates # 38023 / $16.78

 

[Stillonit]

why..... I not going to change untill I can't get the belt anymore

 

[black_xb12r]

i pretty much had to go to chain... too much HP and TQ for drag racing... get 40 to 50 some passes out of a belt with all the clutch drops and it would snap...

waaaaay to much money to be buyin new ones all the time...

but your right if you dont NEED a chain its not the best route to go... kinda a pain in the ass...

 

[delta one]

why..... I not going to change untill I can't get the belt anymore

um... ok

there are all kinds of reasons why anybody would want a chain drive

durability for one

the ability to change gear ratios is another

parts availability, if I kill a belt while out on the road away from home I am going to have a hard time getting a replacement belt and then installing it on the bike.
not many shops have buell belts in stock but nearly every cycle shop has a 520 chain on the shelf should I throw one

maybe even cosmetics

 

[RichP99]

here is a link to some part #s for the conversion

XB-chain-conversion

I want to see pics if some one does this I really don't get the pulley thing?