what to look for in belt pulleys

[peter lena 9,471]

https://www.amazon.com/Stens-280-750-Heavy-Duty-V-Idler-92-7103/dp/B001OK9YO8/ref=rvi_sccl_4/133-2283689-5007552?  ,  2 base line pulley details , notice the wide rubber side grease shield  , and larger than required bearing  ? get a bronze bushing 3/8" ID to the 5/8 or 3/4 "  OD  of the bearing . that will make it a perfect fit verses original , now you can easily remove the grease shields , clean out , use lucas green  hd  , hi temp grease to refill , those bronze bushings are in the pull out drawer section at your local h/w store , have and use these in both  V BELT  AND FLAT IDLER TYPE , makes your belts work easier , put these on your snowblower  idler belt set up , tell me how they work , pete

[peter lena 9,471]

also did this to my  belt drive idler pulley , with the pathetic  small bearing , talk about an opportunity , you can also paint it red , so nobody sees it ,  not rocket science ,  go lucas , pete