In search of a crankshaft pulley rubber seal

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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 08:26 AM
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In search of a crankshaft pulley rubber seal

Hi, I have a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds W-30. It has a 350 V8 with AC. I'm in search for a crankshaft pulley rubber seal and pulleys.
Old Sep 2, 2025 | 06:48 AM
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crankshaft pulley rubber seal

I'm assuming that you're referring to the harmonic balancer on the front of your crankshaft. They can be rebuilt or replaced as a unit. I have numerous used oem balancers, if you would be interested in a replacement. Thanks, Bob.
Old Sep 2, 2025 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN269V
I'm assuming that you're referring to the harmonic balancer on the front of your crankshaft. They can be rebuilt or replaced as a unit. I have numerous used oem balancers, if you would be interested in a replacement. Thanks, Bob.
Not exactly. The pulley is wobbly. I wish I can upload a video of what I'm talking about, but I can't. I also would like to see what a crankshaft pulley seal looks like so I can try and find it.
Old Sep 2, 2025 | 08:18 AM
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Not exactly. The pulley is wobbly. I wish I can upload a video of what I'm talking about, but I can't. I also would like to see what a crankshaft pulley seal looks like so I can try and find it.
The actual bottom pulley is bolted to the balancer hub, so if the pulley is wobbling, it's bent. There is no "crankshaft pulley seal" per se. The crankshaft front seal is easy enough to source; worse case, you would have to purchase a timing cover gasket set. Here is an image from NAPA.
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Old Sep 3, 2025 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN269V
The actual bottom pulley is bolted to the balancer hub, so if the pulley is wobbling, it's bent. There is no "crankshaft pulley seal" per se. The crankshaft front seal is easy enough to source; worse case, you would have to purchase a timing cover gasket set. Here is an image from NAPA.
is it possible to get a clearer picture please?
Old Sep 3, 2025 | 09:54 AM
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Here you go

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is it possible to get a clearer picture please?

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Old Sep 3, 2025 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN269V

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OK. I just bought it.
Old Sep 4, 2025 | 03:02 PM
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If anyone has a 3 groove, 4 bolt pulley, please let me know. I appreciate it.
Old Sep 5, 2025 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ElChavo1979
If anyone has a 3 groove, 4 bolt pulley, please let me know. I appreciate it.
What is the number on the pulley? All Olds crank pulleys are 4-bolt; however, the diameter and offset very considerably. I have numerous pullies for crank, water pump, etc.
Old Sep 5, 2025 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN269V
What is the number on the pulley? All Olds crank pulleys are 4-bolt; however, the diameter and offset very considerably. I have numerous pullies for crank, water pump, etc.
Let me find out and I'll let you know.
Old Sep 5, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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As noted, there is no "rubber seal". I would suggest that you take some photos and post them here so we can help you, since you don't appear to fully understand what you are looking at. It's hard to provide correct info with incomplete data.
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These are the measurements of the crankshaft pulley on my car.

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Old Sep 7, 2025 | 08:26 AM
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Unfortunately, it would take me hours to go through and measure all of my crank pulleys to find a match. Can you not read the # stamped into the pulley? Thanks, Bob.



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