WheelHorse79 271 #1 Posted May 2, 2016 The person who "restored" my RJ-58 before I bought it configured the belt clutch assembly wrong. When the pedal is released, the arm with the idler pulley goes down on the drive belt, instead of going upward to engage the drive belt. Could someone please post some pictures of the belt clutch assembly on both sides of the transmission along with the engagement linkage? I also need to know what the diameter of the belt clutch idler pulley is too. Thanks in advance for your help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,940 #2 Posted May 2, 2016 That is correct for a RJ with the 5003 transmission. The idler is flat and rides on the back of the belt. The Suburbans had a V pulley idler and operated as you mentioned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #3 Posted May 2, 2016 o.k. Thanks. What is the diameter of the belt clutch idler pulley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,410 #4 Posted May 2, 2016 These photos of the right and left side of the RJ Wheel Horse clutch and idler arm with pulley (with belt cover still on) may help you. The idler arm pulley is 2 inches wide! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #5 Posted May 2, 2016 Great pics, thanks! I think the idler pulley on my clutch arm is too big (2.5" in diameter). I'll try to replace it with the correct one. What would be the best way to pick up one? I'm assuming it's NLA from Toro or Parts Tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,410 #6 Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Check with Surplus Warehouse in Nebraska. I think they have a 2 1/4 but almost two . It is hard to find an original. Edited May 2, 2016 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #7 Posted May 3, 2016 Thanks, I think I found a flat 2.0" pulley on Ebay that will work. Looking through the Red Square archives, apparently another member used this same pulley successfully on his RJ-58. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
