Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

Hi all, I think this one's a repro but would appreciate a definitive answer:

http://tonyn.smugmug.com/Other/Parts...2/image-X2.jpg

Thanks!

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

I'll stick my neck out and say repro. Usually 824s are distorted around hub where the inner reinforcement is swedged into back.

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

Best way to tell from my experience is install it and start the engine.
I have yet to see a repo that was straight.

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

Yours look like a repo. The "4" is different than my original.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-13292-045.jpg

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

The originals do have the 8 ridges/press grooves on the inner hub that are visible on the outside hub. The font on yours is identical to the older repro pulley I have.

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

Thanks everyone. I suspected it wasn't an original.

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

Hello Guys first post so please bare with me
You got me thinking about what were sold as original pulleys I bought about 20 years ago and it looks like they may be reproductions. The water pump pulley I bought has a smooth hub the 4 is different and has a deeper stamping than the original that I have,
The original has the 8 indents into the hub the 4 is different the stamping isn't as deep and also has an S stamped on the opposite side of the hub.
I also purchased a crank pulley 3955291AB from the same guy not sure if it is real or not, the original I have also has an S stamped across from the number stamping.
When did they start the reproductions?
And does anyone else have an S stamped in your original pulleys?

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

I would be surprised if anyone was doing repro pulleys 20 yrs ago.

Re: Real or repro deep groove pulley?
 

The giveaway for me is the pulley in question does not have a flat top three as the originals do.....Warren