Who makes these pullies?

[HPLouis]

Hi,
I’m trying to figure out who makes these pullies. I don’t see a name or any identifying information on them. They look like Metcos but they can also be LFP since they look similar. Does anyone know or is there a way I can tell?

Thanks,
Henry

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[bigmoose]

https://www.metcomotorsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MCI-KIT

 

[Ohio Snake]

Metco


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[HPLouis]

Thank you guys so much.

Henry

 

[nfamous]

Lfp

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[HPLouis]

This is what I see for LFP:
2003-04 Ford SVT MUSTANG COBRA LFP AUXILIARY SNUB IDLER PULLEY KIT
LFP LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM 90 or 100mm 8 RIB Single BEARING IDLER PULLEY LIGHTNING HARLEY COBRA EATON

These and the Metcos look exactly alike.

 

[Black Gold 380R]

I agree Henry. Looks like the Metcos I have on my coupe.

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[bigmoose]

This is what I see for LFP:
2003-04 Ford SVT MUSTANG COBRA LFP AUXILIARY SNUB IDLER PULLEY KIT
LFP LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM 90 or 100mm 8 RIB Single BEARING IDLER PULLEY LIGHTNING HARLEY COBRA EATON

These and the Metcos look exactly alike.

Metco products are made in the USA from a reputable company. LFP copies products from other companies and reproduces them in China.

 

[HPLouis]

Ok, there has to be something on the pulley that says, ‘made in USA’ or something


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[HudsonFalcon]

Ok, there has to be something on the pulley that says, ‘made in USA’ or something


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Not sure if the actual pulley is stamped but their website proudly states made in the USA. They come in both singe and double bearing. LFP is Chinese garbage.

 

[RKHiPerformance]

Hey Henry...Your pulleys look like mine, but in images like those posted it can be difficult to be certain from just the visual cues. Our idler pulleys use bearings with an orange seal - if the bearings are black then the pulleys may be knock-offs. Removing a bearing cover will reveal the bearing seal, and will provide additional confirmation.

I appreciate those who posted the distinctions between the Metco pulleys and those offered by LFP. It troubles me that occasionally I still talk to Cobra owners who are unaware of the difference, and seeing these posts makes me feel better.

Thanks very much for the support,
Rick
Metco Motorsports
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[Black Gold 380R]

Our idler pulleys use bearings with an orange seal - if the bearings are black then the pulleys may be knock-offs.

Thanks very much for the support,
Rick
Metco Motorsports
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864.332.5929

That's great information Rick. Could potentially help others in identifying true Metco's vs. knock offs.

Thank you for letting us know that sir.

 

[HPLouis]

The bearing is blue and the anodizing is wearing on the belt facing portion of the pulley. These aren’t Metcos.

Thanks,
Henry


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[Ohio Snake]

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The bearing is blue and the anodizing is wearing on the belt facing portion of the pulley. These aren’t Metcos.

Thanks,
Henry


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I know mine are Metco, but now you have me curious about the blue.


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[HPLouis]

I know mine are Metco, but now you have me curious about the blue.


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I sent the pics to Rick at Metco and spoke to him on the phone. He said that seeing the bearings and wear on the pulleys, he was sure they weren’t Metcos.




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[TP 112]

Just as stated metco’s and even the replacement bearings they sell are orange seal covered.

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[BADBOYSVT]

Can some one tell me what I have ?

 

[Ohio Snake]

I sent the pics to Rick at Metco and spoke to him on the phone. He said that seeing the bearings and wear on the pulleys, he was sure they weren’t Metcos.




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I looked at mine closer. Mine look similar with the machining, however the center looks slightly raised and has a aluminum center cap.


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[HPLouis]

To be honest, I’m kind of worried now. I read about LFP on here and now I’m wondering if these pullies will disintegrate or shred my belt and leave me stranded somewhere.


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[03cobra#694]

I wouldn’t worry about it till they start squeaking or the belt surface starts to get stupid.