Idle Pulley (Noun)
Meaning
A pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In the engine compartment, the mechanic identified the idle pulley as the culprit behind the squealing serpentine belt.
- The repair manual instructed her to replace the worn-out idle pulley with a new one to ensure proper belt tension.
- As he installed the new guide belt, he made sure the idle pulley was properly seated and aligned.
- A faulty idle pulley caused the belt to vibrate excessively, leading to premature wear and noise.
- To inspect the idle pulley, Jack removed the serpentine belt and turned the engine crankshaft by hand.