Spindle

[Bollzterx 0]

Hi, I need some help finding a solution for the spindle housings on my Wheel Horse.

The tractor is a 1976 Wheel Horse C-120 Automatic, model 1-0481, with a 48” side discharge mower deck.

The original spindle housings are getting worn out and soon I won’t be able to keep them alive anymore. I would like to replace them with new parts if possible.

Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket or newly manufactured spindle housing that fits this deck? It does not have to be a Wheel Horse part, as long as it fits and works.

I have attached pictures of the mower deck and the parts diagram. Any help or experience would be greatly appreciated.

[Bollzterx 0]

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,313]

Welcome to Red Square.

In your search look for spindles that will use blades with a round hole. The Wheel Horse later used blades with a 3/4" center hole which are very common and easily available.

The blades with the double-D 5/8" x 3/4" center hole like yours are next to imposable to find. 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,313]

I used WH numbers 110172 and 111726 to find these at Amazon. Hope the link works.

https://www.amazon.ca/8TEN-Spindle-Discharge-Recycler-48-Inch/dp/B0CHK4JJXF/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=JRNFJYHPOWZ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LRJvM72h6lGQ-ty0s9WUCc2cRm1Mrwcxred6HKsIkCE_a4JLgoOzdkysSfKXorEkkexCFd5cyGzzhUcxPqmvY6e-0vWJI9t2KCiXCb9RqA68s7hwZQtEfCLq831j2RJ-1PQSLIOLlsnv7NJG0v0jTYjGlRsQyvmslvmuybp2FIfI1RG1BulTZD0NKQtmHacFHuhCGj8isyR5xTyPDVhtYZ4mw4AAGSrDJ6XPi7Rlc1_ZL_VpI_MzdO-QLDsSKj8D-rHGUSprqawRllr6EPvVTp0OCKD5Y2hHk7tjOk8_-g8.7iDJT4eDdbLFofww5ByzupxikV6BjOQukexSX_Q8VIA&dib_tag=se&keywords=110172+spindle&qid=1782848729&sprefix=110172+spindle%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

Toro still has them but are very proud of them.

https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-110172

 

You would still need a double pully of the correct diameter and blades.

 

[Bollzterx 0]

What is my best option? 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,313]

There are many small pieces also required to change to the new style spindle assemblies.

I wonder if you could bore out the original pulleys to fit the spindle shaft. The pulleys are secured by a regular lock washer and standard nut. There is no key and the direction of rotation keeps the nut tight. It may not work because the upper spindle pulley end should be metric.

Blades, blade washers and nuts also required.

I don't know how easy it will be for you to pull this off from your location.

This 42" is what you would aim for

 

[Bollzterx 0]

ok tnx for the help. can u tell witch cutting deck i got on my beast ?.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,313]

It looks like a 42" width of cut with 3 blades?

 

Should be one of these

1968 model 5-1421 (Have operator manual)

1969 model 5-1422 (Have operator manual)

1970 model 5-1423 (Have operator manual)

1971 model 5-1000 (Have operator manual)

1971-1972 model 5-1001 (Have operator manual)

1973-1974 model 5-1010 (Have operator manual)

1975 model 5-1011 (Have operator manual)

1975 model 5-1012 (Have operator manual)

1976 model 65-42MS01 (Have operator manual) - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck

1976 model 65-42MS02 (Do not have operator manual) - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck

1977 model 75-42MS01 - (Do not have operator manual)

These 42" side discharge decks all use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,313]

Reread your posts and you stated it is a 48" deck. That means the rear cut height adjuster is on the left side if you are sitting in the seat. 42" it is on the right side.

Mower DNA 48" side discharge

1966-1967 model RL-486 replaced by

1968 model 5-1481

1969 model 5-1482

1970 model 5-1483

1971 model 5-1200

1972 model 5-1201

1973 model 5-1202

1973-1974 model 5-1210

1975 model 5-1211

1976 model 65-48MS01

1976 model 65-48MS02

1977 model 75-48MS01 - These all used blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded.