New to Wheel Horse

[p38js 428]

I just purchased my first wheel horse a 1975 C-120 model number 1-0375 with a tecumsch HH120-120180E 12horse power engine. I paid $400.00 the tractor is in good shape no rust no dents and no oil leaks. I took the 42inch deck off and found the idler pulley worn out. Started to look for parts and the locale toro shop told me it is competely worn out and that I have a old square "d" spindle set-up. So he is trying to sell me a newer style deck for $450.00. Did I go wrong with this purchase

[shootinok 15]

Nahhh - You didn't do too bad at all.

Even without the deck that tractor is worth $400

Stick around here and do some checking - someone will have those spindles (or tell you where to find them)

and Welcome!

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[JimD 3,347]

Parts for your deck are still available. The double D bearings can be found on ebay for around 25 bucks plus shipping on a regular basis, and I'm sure there are other sources as well. Sound like a good buy to me. Best of luck with it. :hide:

[c175inMA 8]

First Second i think that u got a good deal on your tractor assuming everything is functional. Third :disgust:

[Cody 277]

Sounds like you did well to me, you could also upgrade your spindles to the newer grease able style :hide:

[mavfreak 11]

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[can whlvr 994]

:hide: you can find parts,and there is some members here that sell parts all the time,ive great luck dealing with these guys,if you go to the classified area you will find a wanted section,post what you need,you can get complete decks from members as well,i just forgot to look where you are,but someone will be able to help,

[VinsRJ 723]

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[HorseFixer 2,013]

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Cheers ~Duke

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[rmaynard 16,344]

:hide: Glad to have you aboard. The C-120 is a great tractor.

[p38js 428]

Thanks guys for all the help and information sorry it took so long to get back I have been out of town. Will post pics when I get back. It sounds like I will also miss the big show this weekend over at South Mountain.

[SNYFIX 13]

Double "D" bearings ?? Are you sure you don't have a 36 inch deck ??

If the previous poster is talking about those aftermarket integral bearings you'll and everybody will want to be aware they're made in China and Toro quickly stopped carrying them when they found that they easily broke so buyer beware.

Parts for the double "D" 42 inch decks will be expensive at best thru Toro. Yes, bearings are easily obtainable but the shafts ?? Price out those cast iron "DD" pulleys !!!

[bo dawg 518]

:hide: Just check out ebay, I see them often in there. Search "wheel horse mower decks" or just "wheel horse"

[JC 1965 1,532]

:) Hello and Hope you find the parts you need !! :hide:

[corn53 4]

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[shorts 182]

:hide: the c series tractors are my favorite

[HankB 16]

... found the idler pulley worn out. Started to look for parts and the locale toro shop told me it is competely worn out and that I have a old square "d" spindle set-up.

So, is it the idler (tensioner?) or spindle that is worn out? If it is the tensioner, I would be very surprised if you could not find something like it at an industrial supply house like McMaster Carr or Grainger (or any well stocked mower supply house.) (Checking McMaster Car and not seeing anything. )

Anyway, you need to clarify which part is bad. If it is like my 42" rear discharge deck, that thing is a beast and I would certainly explore all options to repair rather than replace.