I am pretty sure the sheaves are stamped rupp, But maybe they bought them from Fairbanks. I bought one on ebay many years ago for pretty cheap, All was good , Sheaves, Bushings, Bearing, washers & spring, Except for the outer weight bracket was smaller than all the other rupps I had or have. It barely fit and engaged immediately. I had another to swap out but I never figured what it really came from. Those sheaves look beat but to be honest everyone I have seen has some kind of wear. I agree if you can't live with it hash it out with the seller.