Syrmore 10 #1 Posted 4 hours ago (edited) Been working on bringing an old Wheel Horse RM-367 mower deck back to life and figured I’d document the process. The deck had a lot of play in one of the spindle shafts, so I finally tore the spindle assemblies apart to see what was going on. Once I got everything opened up, I found the old needle bearings, thrust bearings/washers, gears, seals, and spindle shafts all showing their age. I also realized the spindle gears appear to be missing the Woodruff keys. Right now I’m planning on rebuilding both spindle assemblies while I have everything apart. My current parts list is: 4x 1508 / 252-6 needle bearings 2x 1303 / 100441 oil seals 2x 1534 thrust bearings 4x 1535 thrust washers 2x 937084 Woodruff keys (Local parts store click here link 2x 936125 / 32120-72 snap ring (Local parts store click here The deck itself is definitely rough and rusty underneath, but it seems solid enough to save. I’d rather rebuild the original setup than continue messing with a craftsman gt5000 that I have. Big thanks to our well known friend Bob, who has been helping me along the way with getting this Wheel Horse working again. It’s been a bit of a project, but I’m slowly learning how all of this old gear-driven mower deck hardware goes together. If anyone here has any tips on where to get these parts, let me know. I find myself getting lost in this forum due to how much authentic and knowledge there is compared to anywhere else. I will be uploading more pictures here shortly of the deck. Edited 3 hours ago by Syrmore 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,407 #4 Posted 4 hours ago 1194 key replaced by937084 Woodruff #5 (1/8"x5/8") at you local hardware store A 3/4" retaining ring is sized to fit a 3/4" shaft. The actual diameter is smaller and also available at you local hardware store. They have one rounded side and a sharp side because they are stamped. You want the sharp side installed in the correct direction to maximize the retaining effect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,255 #5 Posted 4 hours ago Any information you can compile and document would help the rest of us who have this type of deck. I think @Handy Don may also be able to help you with your project. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,574 #6 Posted 4 hours ago Best advice: Get a truck load of rags! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrmore 10 #7 Posted 3 hours ago 17 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: 1194 key replaced by937084 Woodruff #5 (1/8"x5/8") at you local hardware store A 3/4" retaining ring is sized to fit a 3/4" shaft. The actual diameter is smaller and also available at you local hardware store. They have one rounded side and a sharp side because they are stamped. You want the sharp side installed in the correct direction to maximize the retaining effect. I sure do enjoy finding out that not every wearable item is something needing to be specially ordered, just go down to your local parts store! In my case, tractor supply has those keys. Tractor Supply woodruff key I know I bought some snap ring pliers a few years back. So they must carry those too! Here is the link to retaining pins Hopefully this can further help somebody down the road too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,637 #8 Posted 2 hours ago Welcome! The cracked & repaired cast iron bearing housing - the back mounting surface NEEDS to be flat... If not, the gear mesh will be off... The housing cracked, most likely, by someone mowing & hitting a stationary object. Bad thing happen - you may also bend that spindle and that end of the cross shaft. Runout in either or both causes issues. Check those parts too... Installing the new caged needle bearings.... They NEED to be pressed in, not by impact whacking a socket that fits. Torrington recommends using a piloted stepped tool that has a negative 15 degree shoulder to contact the radius at the edge. Also note that the upper & lower are not installed flush - the lower is driven in about 3/16" beyond flush to make room for the seal. The gears - are reversable - the side gears can be swapped left to right, the shaft gears can be flipped over to give new surfaces - as long as someone prior did not already do it. Properly set up, the gear drive deck cuts well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
