Smog Pump Wobble - How long until the inevitable? (1 Viewer)

[Logans Game]

So, my smog pump started the death rattle and I decided to replace it with a Cardone from NAPA since I am up for the CA smog test this month.

I couldn't get the belt tight due to the Cardone hose routing and steering gearbox placement, so I gutted my old pump and put the Cardone insides into the old shell without much of a hassle. It blows and sucks and all that good stuff, but the pulley has a wobble to it. It looks like the shaft is slightly bent or I bent the pulley backing plate while trying to pull it from the shaft.

Do any of you bearing experts have an idea how long I have before the pump seizes? I'd really like to put some miles on the truck before pulling that pump out again.

Thanks.

 

[snowboardonsnow]

maybe get a new pulley? I bet thats what bent.

TTT anyways for a unanswered Q.

 

[tclark]

You're fine until running late for something important, wearing nice clothes, you're broke, and it's a sauna outside.

 

[Logans Game]

I had a spare 20 minutes and pulled the pulley. It's either the shaft or the backing plate that's bent. My money is on the shaft. I still have the guts from the original pump and will probably just replace the shaft and hope for the best.

Just like every other time I've grabbed the wrenches, once I started pulling parts, I keep going. I wonder what will get replaced this time...

 

[FJ60Seth]

Maybe it's just a bearing, which are all are available and easy to replace. I'd take it apart before it destroys the case.