Hope someone understands what I mean. Do I just go buy a woodruff key and shave it down so its flush with the pulley?

 

i recall my B20 pulley had a key.

but i dunno how to help you?!?!

i would have to check when i got home what the deal is...

i will do and post back (in 7hrs) if another answer is not forthcoming...

t..

 

so it was like the pic on the left or right?


[Modified by b20guy, 8:45 PM 9/9/2002]

 

hmmm, ummm, ill take the pic on the left thanks!

but ill have to check tonight for you (7hrs...)

t..

PS do both your pulleys have rubber dampeners?

 

yes all 3 pulleys, and the rubber damper sandwiched inside

 

hmmm, so the LS pulley has a dampner too.

i was planning on using a B16A pulley - but it doesnt have a dampner...

i dont know whether this will be OK what do you think?

t..

PS ill check tonight for you on the B20 pulley

 

I wouldn't chance it.

 

1999 GSR on the left. 1997 B20 on the right. They both use a woodruff key.

 

looks like i wont have to check at home

thats it. they both need a key...

t..

 

i'm using the b16a pulley so i wouln't have to get new belts...

no probs yet

 

Ok, got it. There are two keys required according to acuraautomotiveparts.net. The dealer was wrong I guess. Thanks everyone.


[Modified by b20guy, 8:29 AM 9/10/2002]

 

Is there a reason you are using the LS pulley B20Guy? I was going to check mine tonight for you, but I guess u got the answer...

 

A pulley didn't come with my longblock. That's the only reason, really. I found a 2001 LS one for $25 (and it came with 3 belts) 17k miles. Ebay heh heh...

Anyway, I bought a key today, and everything was good.

 

Also, a B20 pully will overdrive your alternator at higher RPM's. Its good to go with a smaller one off another B series engine.

 

Ya thats good to know, the B20B pulley seemed larger than an LS one, so I was either gonna get a aluminum LS one or just use the one of my LS, that way I can still get LS sized belts.

 

Then again won't a smaller pulley make the belt turn faster, in other words the B20 pulley would make everything turn slower.

 

I think basically, the ls pulley will turn my dx a/c compressor and alternator closer to the speeds it used to turning