norman 0 #1 Posted June 15, 2010 I need to replace the bearing on my 265 Toro/WHeelhorse and I cant remove the pulley... I tried with a puller which seemed like the best idea and it is bending the pulley... Any ideas... (before the torches come out) I seriously think the bearing are seized on the shaft.... If all else fails I may just replace the whole housing assembly... THanks in advance Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,426 #2 Posted June 15, 2010 I had a great experience with removing a center pulley in a 36 inch rear discharge deck with three mower blades. I beat on the top of the shaft on the bearing. It was an old one needing replacement but I always slip in a 3/8 x 16 bolt in the top of the shaft to use as a starting point for hammering downward. I place a 2x4 piece of wood on top and hammer away. However this center pulley would not come off. I ran some PB Blaster in it and I beat on it again - this time with a small sledge hammer still no movement! I threw some PB Blaster and machine oil in the top slot on the pulley and I turn over the mower deck and put some on the other side of the bearing housing and I went to eat lunch. It was about 90 degrees in Greencastle, Indiana on Saturday the 12th so I was also looking to cool down in side for awhile. The funny thing is I come out and grab the sledge and 2X4 to do some more pounding on the bearing spindle top to get the center pulley off and - to my surprise- no pulley. It had fallen off the bearing spindle to the floor on its own with the use of the PB Blaster and machine oil! I could not believe it but it happened! I would recommend using PB Blaster! Let it soak in there and that shaft spindle will come loose. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #3 Posted June 15, 2010 Same here use pb blaster and let it soak in and with a couple taps of the hammer mine usually come right off :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites