JimSraj 338 #1 Posted October 21, 2023 Anyone happen to know the sizes for the deck and drive belts for a 42” side discharge deck on a 1993 310-8? The model # tag is no longer on the deck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,509 #2 Posted October 21, 2023 Decks are sized by their width of cut - not the width of the deck. 42" side discharge Drive belt 102742 replaced by 94-2501 (1/2" x 103") [108834 is wrong in the belt chart for 1996 and 1997] Spindle belt 6738 (1/2" x 86") [106125 is wrong in the belt chart for 1996 and 1997] 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #3 Posted October 21, 2023 Thanks gwest. Blades are still on the deck but a rough measurement (not corner to corner diagonal) is around 13” so I’m figuring it’s a 42”. I just brought this one home and tried it out today. The cut isn’t very good and I know The blades need to be sharpened but the belts look pretty worn too, so I want to start with new belts. Blades will get sharpened this weekend when I take the deck off to check it out more thoroughly. thanks again. Btw, where is the belt chart you refer, too to be found? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,509 #4 Posted October 21, 2023 https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q="chart belt"&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,085 #5 Posted October 21, 2023 @JimSraj while you have the belts off , how easily / rough / noisily , do those spindles rotate ? remember EVERY ROTATIONAL STAGE HAS TO BE FREE AND EASY IN ITS MOVEMENT . its the COLLECTIVE DRAG ON A BELT DRIVE THAT EATS IT UP . many years ago , first wheel horse , ( still have it ) everything on it , is a hand off , of intended function . VERIFY , how easily / collectively , that completed belt replacement works . a single hang up , rough bearing , excessive belt bounce is telling you of a problem . like to sharpen my blades with a fine file , minimizing metal removal , also might raise your deck height , for better discharge , the details add up . how easily does that mule drive belt move by hand ? hope it works for you , Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #6 Posted October 22, 2023 Thanks again gwest. An amazing amount of info in those files. Also, thanks to Peter for the reminders on lube and function. Currently trying to get the !#@*’) blade nuts off so I can sharpen the blades. I think the po must have been a gorilla. I don’t have a 1-1/8” slim open end to hold the nut that’s above the blade and jamming a 2x doesn’t work so guess I’m gonna have to get a slim wrench to hold it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 375 #7 Posted October 22, 2023 12 hours ago, JimSraj said: Thanks again gwest. An amazing amount of info in those files. Also, thanks to Peter for the reminders on lube and function. Currently trying to get the !#@*’) blade nuts off so I can sharpen the blades. I think the po must have been a gorilla. I don’t have a 1-1/8” slim open end to hold the nut that’s above the blade and jamming a 2x doesn’t work so guess I’m gonna have to get a slim wrench to hold it. I ground down a Craftsman. The official WH wrench fits, of course, if you can find one. Penetrating oil followed by Big Friendly Hammer impacts might help break the rust free. Going back together, a bit of anti-seez on the threads makes next time better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 338 #8 Posted October 23, 2023 Been soaking with crc-56 for a couple days now. Got one to loosen up today. My brother has a 1-1/8” open end I can grind down, since he has 2, I’ll pick it up tomorrow. The blade I got off still has the original sharpening marks on the bevels and was dull as a butter knife. Maybe even more so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,085 #9 Posted October 24, 2023 @JimSraj usually use a 6 point socket or wrench , ensuring a solid , no sloppy impact ,also when you sharpen the blades , personally use a small fine file , to minimize metal removal , those mule drive bearings are probably, 6203 , ( 3/4 ) 2rsc3 , have wide rubber side grease shields , easily removable , for a clean out and grease repack . like the LUCAS x tra heavy duty , green , 550 deg drop point , really stands up to lateral heat / stress,. other related bearing spots . are PTO NOSE CONE , outer sealed bearing , and an inner NEEDLE BEARING , needing a wipe out / clean , and a very light amount of Lucas grease in / on that , excessive lube flings to clutch face . have another related movement point if interested . don't want to overwhelm you . have this set up on my stuff , no noise or failures . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
