Sparky-(Admin) 19,452 #1 Posted March 19, 2017 So the C-121 I picked up a few weeks ago has patiently been waiting for some attention. First order of business was to check out the drive belt idler pulley ( it's a wee-bit loud) . Good grief!! How long do ya think it was going bad!! Second thing was to get rid of the plastic wheel weights.....check out the mouse nest that was inside a rear rim ....can you image how the mouse felt after going round and round for an hour while the tractor operator mowed their lawn! Mike.... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,704 #2 Posted March 19, 2017 That pulley is so not funny .... it's funny!.Mice are gonna start calling you a home wrecker Sparkeye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #3 Posted March 19, 2017 Hope there weren't any in the engine tins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #4 Posted March 20, 2017 The grass in the wheel happens. It's from using a rear discharge deck. Mice don't use grass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #5 Posted March 20, 2017 Get it done. You may want to ad some oil to that pulley 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,626 #6 Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, stevebo said: Get it done. You may want to ad some oil to that pulley Nah, take the time to fix it right. Overlay the stud with Gorilla Tape and apply a big gob of cup grease. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #7 Posted March 20, 2017 2 hours ago, stevebo said: Get it done. You may want to ad some oil to that pulley I thought that's what JB weld was made for, she'll be like new in an hour 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #8 Posted March 20, 2017 I've seen lots of bad idler pulleys,but never one that the bearing was gone.Can't even imagine what that sounded like.Have fun with your new toy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,452 #9 Posted March 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Pollack Pete said: I've seen lots of bad idler pulleys,but never one that the bearing was gone.Can't even imagine what that sounded like.Have fun with your new toy. Loud with the clutch pedal pressed or released. Just couldn't find the sweet spot !! Mike.......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #10 Posted March 21, 2017 Another classic case an an owner being lazy and refusing to admit that he hears a noise... I don't hear a thing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,874 #11 Posted March 21, 2017 Well Mike at least you know what it is. I am sure you can find parts easy. Zagray is just around the corner. After a little ATTN. It will be fine. That is what makes it fun the adventure of the fix up. Enjoy. See you at Zag`s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
