Idler sprocket replacement

[kpike52]

3 of the 4 chain idlers seem very loose around the race. I washed a lot of rust out of them. These do not look like a very expensive part. They are 2 stampings riveted around the bearing. Should I plan to use the same or is there a better alternative?


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[jpswift1]

That's a good question. Mine are actually starting to get a tad bit of slop in them too. I'm thinking the guys at Buffalo Bearing should be able to help you out with that. Give them a part number, and the number of teeth on the sprocket, ID, OD, and all the other info and they'd probably be able to locate some new ones at a good price.....those guys are good. Tell them you're from 6x6World and they take real good care of you. Their number is (716) 874-1720.

[Stonewall]

I bought some that are real sprockets with bearings pressed into the centers. They're a little pricey but I think they're made better.

McMaster-Carr has alot of idler sprockets! McMaster-Carr

[msafi65]

I have purchased from Agri Supply and they are press bearing models. The rivited ones are throw aways. Hope this helps out.


**IDLER SPROCKET 50 CHAIN 17 TEETH 1/2" BORE FITS POWELL TOBACCO HARVESTER #30503
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30503 IDLER SPROCKET 50 CHAIN 17 TEETH 1/2" BORE FITS POWELL TOBACCO HARVESTER
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[kpike52]

Thanks for the lead. I will look them up.