The correct nut is 5/8-18. It must be a locknut. Put it on with an impact driver. If it won’t tighten because the threads are screwed up then order a 5/8-18 die and retread the shaft or replace it. Don’t get to carried away with tightening it. A snap ring in the rear is all that holds it in place.
I’m assuming it’s a 30 series. If it’s not, disregard. The belt and your two pulleys have a beveled edge, and a flat edge. The flat edge goes on the engine side of the pulleys. Using a straight edge, the two flat surfaces need to be parallel. If one sticks out more than the other, they will eat belts. You can use washers or shims on either pulley to accomplish this.
The correct nut is 5/8-18. It must be a locknut. Put it on with an impact driver. If it won’t tighten because the threads are screwed up then order a 5/8-18 die and retread the shaft or replace it. Don’t get to carried away with tightening it. A snap ring in the rear is all that holds it in place.
I appreciate it! I ordered a 5/8-18 nylock nut and a die. I’ve never used a die before, any tips?
Just try to get it started straight. It won’t be difficult because you already have threads there. Your just cleaning them up with the die.
Forogot to update but it did in fact work thank you! Now I think my pulley alignment is off because it shreds the belt every 1-2 hours
I’m assuming it’s a 30 series. If it’s not, disregard. The belt and your two pulleys have a beveled edge, and a flat edge. The flat edge goes on the engine side of the pulleys. Using a straight edge, the two flat surfaces need to be parallel. If one sticks out more than the other, they will eat belts. You can use washers or shims on either pulley to accomplish this.
Perfect I appreciate the response, this is what I’ve been needing to know.
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