[jwasbury]

Folks,

Just to clarify, the issue I was posting about is that the idler sprocket wheel is binding in the idler arm (a brand new part).

The idler pivot shaft in the chain housing pictured was indeed replaced by my machine shop with a good used piece. I purchased two newer style idler arms to replace my old style idler arms. My understanding is that the larger bearing surfaces and bushings are improvements to the design which should hopefully prevent the wear that I experienced with the old style set up.

So...again...the idler sprocket itself was binding in the NEW idler arm (right side only). I sent the part back to Pelican, and have a new one on the way.