BradKahler 101 #1 Posted 22 hours ago While I'm waiting on parts for the B-80 and the 656 I decided to dig into the mower deck to see what kind of shape it was in. After removing the blades I was able to easily remove the pulleys and spindles. The only serious issue that I found was the condition of the spindles where the blades ride. According to the parts manual the spindle # is 107446 that supersedes to 107983. A google search yields extremely high prices for replacement spindles. Since these spindles aren't usable as is, I think I will fill in the area where the blades ride by welding them and then turn them down on the lathe to the correct diameter. I don't really have anything to loose considering they aren't really usable now. I'm a little confused by the fact the rear of the deck is wide open. This is supposed to be a side discharge deck. Is there supposed to be some sort of plate across the back? The parts list isn't really clear on this. The condition of the side chute isn't all that great. Is there any reason I couldn't convert this deck to rear discharge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,098 #2 Posted 21 hours ago (edited) Looks like someone removed the rear baffle. Not sure why?? As far as the spindles go, I have added a thick washer on top of the blade and a new nut to hold it and got more life out of the spindles. Those 36 inch spindles are common and should not be hard to pick up used for a few bucks. A lot cheaper than a repair. I know i have a few. Might just find them here in the wanted section. Edited 21 hours ago by JoeM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,523 #3 Posted 3 hours ago @BradKahler the secret to deck preservation is to never let it get bad , been doing this for years to all my tractor , attachment's , breaking the grunge cycle is what has to be done , regularly use a cable and chain spray , after clean out , have also removed any / all grass trapping set ups . call them " rot boxes " all my decks also cut and just about self clean , with discharge , always cut at highest setting , this is also how I store my decks, after a hot sun lubrication bake , they are on the rear wheels up against the wall , screw in eye bolt and heavy spring to lift linkage , insures , visual inspection ease . also did all my bearings over , with lucas green chassis grease , deck , mule drive , pto set up , never had a failure or whyining noise . the big difference is that I went after EVERY RELATED ROTATIONAL PART ASSEMBLEY , for lubrication upgrade , that absolutely killed off the rust / grunge issue . my personal experience with decks , evolved into total , enhancement . have 3 decks like this , hours of hot sun is the lubrication killer , no rust / rot anywhere . also never burned out a pto clutch , every related pulley moves with ease , no belt squealing , just my own experience , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
