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This one just happened to have a VERY common 6302 bearing (40mmx17mmx12mm) the same one as used in the deck spindles. Ebay crawls with them all different prices, I got five of them for about 12 bucks. Carefully drive the bushing in the new bearing. Support the inner race when doing this. Install the new bearing in the halfs and press together using 5/16/ bolts as guides for alignment. I used a socket for sealing the new bearing. Anothe quick appointment with Mr. Regal and good to go. I used 5/16 x 3/4" allen head stainless bolts with nyloc nuts for final assembly, added a whopping $12 to the bill but what the heck my girl is worth it & gives it that Hi-test industrial look! I also have that allen/stainless fetish from my scooter bike days. If I would have used bolts out of the bolt bin total cost on this would have been way less than 5 clams not including the power to run the drill press & the regal! This particular on retailed for 45 bucks from Toro but saw them on the net for high as 95 ...PT Barnum was right! This works on any idler or pully with a common bearing, even if the unit is riveted together. just grind or drill the rivets out. Don't worry if you wreck it doing this... it was shot anyway!

Well maybe not for free but on a budget! Some of you old timers may already know this trick. I wash my horses & decks alot. Almost after every mowing i wash the tops of the decks off and have underside quick wash connects installed on all of my mowers. The price I pay for all this cleanliness is usually payed back in the form of noisy deck pulleys, idlers & spindle bearings. Hence I have been known to spend a small fortune on pulleys & idlers that, for some, can be 40-to 50 bucks a wack. So after finally figuring out that these things just have common bearings in them that could be replaced if they weren't welded in tighter than a buxom beautie in a brass bra!! Alas no more.... First step is wire brush the offending noise maker so you can identify where it is spot welded together. Usually a dark spot or a dimple marks the spot. Center punch the spot, notice the symetrical patern of the welds. Next drill out the welds starting with 1/8" bit then 1/4". proceed to 5/16' if it appears that 1/4 " did not take out 90% of the weld. Next position the pully on a block of wood and separate the halfs. Use a small cold chisel. It may take a bit of effort to separate them. If the half bend a little they can be hammered strait after apart. Remove the bearing & drive out the bushing if it has one.

Funny story about those cam locks. I was working 2nd shift. as I arrived 2 old time guys ( and I mean old timers) were working on a fan trying to get the bearings off of the shaft. They were a beatin and a bangin with a hammer. They told me they have been at it over an hour. Had the torch out and were ready to cut them off. I knew about cam locks brgs. from my days at Napa. I grabbed a punch and hammer and un-locked the collars and the brgs. fell off. They both looked at me with their jaws on the floor!

You got one!?! Darn! Are you going to buy ALL the 5XX stuff in NYS?

52" deck for xi series

Richard......i always bring an easy-up tent.........they are great.....im always in the same place....((between the teeter totter thing,,,and the food)) its all Red Square guys in the infield between turn 3 and turn 4,,,,matter of fact...everywhere else too.. I usually bring 3 or 4 chairs,,,they are always full,,,and usually with tractor people you just met...the flea market area is filled litterly with tons of wheel horse/toro parts,,,,,tractors.....snow blades everywhere...Oh,,there is about a dozen or so,,,that have this thing about,pie,,,,,,its not an innner circle thing...and not an innner seal or inner tube thing....,,,oh and white stuff.. THE BIG SHOW .......8th wonder of the tractor world !!!

There was a let up in the weather and the snow thawed and we had a good frost. Time to give C4 another airing and see what she could do. I'm amazed by the amount of traction achieved and didn't really manage to get stuck

ok. the repair is done. the bearing on the cross shaft chain sprocket side was the clunker. hard to turn felt gritty and worn. the pulley side one felt ok. but what the heck it was apart so both got replaced. the auger spun free as could be with the touch of a finger. chain sprockets were good. free. good points. so didnt touch anything there. back up and running. end of story. Glenn

No kidding. Throw in the loader I'm building for my 5xi and it becomes the 5xi Holy Grail. Well, maybe if it had a Snowcab too...

Who irons anymore? I'm not sure we even own one?

I don't name my vehicles, but they are all of the female variety. When I start them up, it's " come on girl, don't let me down " so I'm thinking they must have a soul or something.

No programs for you!!!

The two stage could be $400-$750 depending on condition, and a cab could be $350-$800 depending on condition. New cabs are $825 this year and still available. The time of year also would be a factor. Summer would see lower prices.

Thanks, It looks like chrome from 10' away. I got the hood back from the metal shop today, they added 2.5" for me to accommodate the larger engine. This weekend I will begin the 'body work' needed to make it look new. Ted

YIPPEE!! Diamond plate ... it just goes on forever!! LOL

i cant ask for this help without at least posting a picture of the old gal.. .

Let me add, I just got a cable for my 854, and how pleased I am with that purchase. Fit perfectly, no muss, no fuss.

ACman: I used EvapoRust from NAPA in a one gallon bottle on some other RJ and 701 parts and it worked great. I mentioned this to Steve and his gunk tank uses a biodegradeable fluid that is concentrated and you just add water. It might be good for soaking gears, etc. But I am deferring to the master on this one !

I was hoping no one catch that....fine... then you haul my horses!!! Sides I figured they wouldn't be selling patches saying "I rode mine 2016 " for sale there either! Better yet how bout I leave tommorow on a horse pulling the bike in a trailer .....would that be legal??

The 522xi is a fine machine which I really respect. (I own one) However before spending $7,000 for this package of equipment may I respectfully suggest that you carefully consider your small tractor needs going forward. If you think a machine with some additional capability and versatility might make sense, I'd encourage your consideration of a clean, low hour SCUT with four wheel drive and a diesel engine. I've seen some nice ones recently in the $7,000 - $8,000 range and some have a FEL as well. Good luck.

Funny you should say that....I put it back on five times wrong before i figured it out....

the idler sprockets are good. the chain picture was taken before I took it apart. just as a reminder of how to route it on re assembly. trust me its not dry now. Its got plenty of lube on it. that chain was new last season .........I do the chain lube / drizzle trick to. Glenn

Really? I must confess, I iron all my own shirts, won't even let anyone else try, must be CDO, thats OCD in the correct order.

From our vendor section. Might try sending a PM to Lowell here...

Yip, but I don't talk so nice to them when they be miss behaving.

Man cannot live on Red Horse alone...... Sides ----heard there was some nice mountain roads out that way....

You have to have back-ups (and back ups for the back ups)

Well I guess I will jump in. I pick up a 3hp paddle blower for the deck. I hate shoveling the deck. I have my Ariens pro model 13 to 15 hp. What a best. 3` no problem. But it is really to big to use in a small drive ways. It is just about 6` long. I have used back packs for light stuff this year works great. I just pick a nice 3.5hp Ariens blower 60 vintage nice little blower for the 1to 5 storms that works for me now. OOHH I also the have the rat Commando with a make shift blade on it for light stuff. Blade tractors I found are more work if you do have a lot of space to put the snow = the city or the s/burbs. This is just my Gary B....

I'm not, but I'm not against it either. Both of us work full time and we have a young teenage boy who keeps us busy with his sports. I'm not sure I could handle being home though, I like the work environment, the banter, meeting people an the like. I'm not sure keeping house would be enough stimulation. Imagine cooking cleaning shopping washing ironing, nope deffo not for me!

I took the first test drive today. Everything worked and nothing fell off, that I heard. I am picking up the hood tomorrow and will begin fitting it on the frame and decide how to access the fuel tank. Tip the hood forward, cut a new hole in the hood, of change the tank for one that fits the existing hole. Ted

40 bucks all day with free shipping Squonk.......Probably not the quality of one that would fall off the Snap-Off truck but OK for us occasional users.

It is hard enough to make ends meet with NO KIDS at home with me and the wife both working!

Knew I should have married a woman who makes triple six digits has a figure to match and has a fondness for the ponies!!!!

you need a 2 stage blower for that pile of snow check out my 520 with a 2 stage blower eric j

Yes Glenn! A 1958 RJ I bought in Underwood, Iowa and picked up two weeks ago. This is one that Stevasaurus is already working on a transmission rebuild for me.

Just picked this up last week. I sold a JD round fender, and my allis b-12 and put that money with some other money I had stashed. My son is 14 and wanted to build a car. It's a 1965 mustang fastback with a Shelby kit. Was in a barn since 1993. Found it 1/2 mile from my house.

I take it you checked those ildler sprockets Glenn...looks like the seals are starting to cup out on them? Chain is lookin a little dry too, I spray chain lube on it while it's rotating at idle. Ran out of chain lube last time so just drizzled some 80 weight on it.

I have used the track blowers and I'm not a really big fan. They are a pain to move if you have engine trouble and they can also slip on the slippery stuff. I think the only track blower I'd even consider would be a Honda and let me tell you Honda is MIGHTY proud of their blowers because they are PRICEY! The best blower for the situation you ran into believe it or not is a Toro Power Shift. The whole axle can swing which adds a bunch of down force to the front of the blower eliminating it to ride up over the heavy stuff at the end of the driveway. The last Toro Power Shift I owned was a 10 hp 28 incher but that was probably ten yrs. ago, I can't speak for how good they are now but the one I had was an absolute animal, even better than my current Ariens ST 10/28 with locking diff. which is in itself an animal.. I'd try chains first and if you need some extra weight in front I made myself a weight tube, I took a 4 inch piece of PVC and cut it to length, capped off one end and filled it with cement. When full I capped off the other end and mounted it on the machine. I will keep my Ariens going forever, it is a late 90's unit and it is totally commercial grade.

Where can this kit be purchased?

The trick is to shake the box when you go to buy it. If it rattles, put it back and try amother

22 Hurry up and vote guys....only 6 more days.

You blokes do wonderful work. I loving watching your projects. Cheers

After getting sick last winter and not having anything ready without help, I had every thing ready by Halloween this year and we just keep getting these "dustings" I have had the Stihl Yard Boss with the Power Sweep head out to clean the walk a few times but that's it

Finally used the 518xi for cleanup today. Worked it a little harder than I should without the chains on. Still managed though. Snow total was 32.5 inches for my area! The county still has to do their part though. Hopefully within three days!

Great story Frank. For a moment I could smell the oil and hear the hum of my Granddads belt powered shop as the sun tried to burn through the dirty windows. Now, his blacksmith shop, that was a whole different set of sensations as I watched Pappy pump the bellows of the coal fired forge to heat a bar of steel red hot, then shape it on the anvil to a template of a ponies hoof that he had scribed on a piece of tin. The ponies were used to pull the coal from the three mines he had hand dug.

Today I was able to finally stop down and see Ken's new ride. As usual he was detailing and getting it right. I could not believe how good the paint looked after he buffed it. We went for a little ride and let me tell you something... this truck is tight and right !! When we got back to his house I decided to see if I could get any shine on my truck using the wheel and compound and you know what ... it shinned a little. I plan on buffing my entire truck as well now Here are a few pics of them together.