would you run this pulley

[akdov823]

i purchased a never used harmonic balancer, and a chip was broken off in shipping(shipped in a bag). the seller said he would take it back with a refund or i could file a claim with usps. the question is would you run it. im not exactly in a rush but i would like to button this project up.

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[EGLTAWLN]

if you can get rid of the chipped sharp edge so it wont eat up the side of the belt it should work fine. i have used one similar with no issues except my own paranoia.

 

[akdov823]

thats pretty much what i was thinking, i cant imagine the balance is going to be that far out. i will file the sharp edge smooth

 

[chrysler kid]

If I paid for it I would not run it like that, or even chipped

 

[taylork057]

yes no problem

 

[bling5tatus]

The belt that rides on that pulley is located by grooves in the pulley and in the belt. That lip doesn't keep the belt from doing anything (that I can tell)..... and I wouldn't imagine this is going to cause an issue for a belt you install on it.

If it were warped, bent, or otherwise tweaked on the ribbed area of the pulley then I'd say it's concerning but just a chip out of that lip shouldn't be a big deal.

 

[Maes]

It will probably be fine but I wouldn't run it if I paid for it. You may always have that in the back of your mind what if.