Air Con Pulleys Continued

I just made two laps around the perimeter with the TIG welder. The slight recess gave the weld somewhere to flow with less filing. I then took a flat bastard file and ensured the back was more or less flat.

Those pulleys have the cheapest bearings in them when you buy them. I replaced them with Timkens.

Done and installed.

Now I don't have to worry about the idler locking up and burning the A/C belt or worse having the idler fly off and taking out the fan and possibly the radiator.

Good grief, I never want to see another pulley again, at least all 3 Fords are done now.

On a positive note after installing the pulleys I did try the air conditioner and much to my surprise it worked. The low side frosted and the high side was warm. It still could be low on charge as it was a cool day, but I'll still take it as a win. At least something works on the car.

Air conditioning pully restorationg compete.