Looking for 42in deck spindle housings for 312-8

[handyrandy 7]

Hello, I just joined and am looking for parts for the 42 inch deck from my latest 312-8 purchase. Number on deck is (0542MS05  71065)  I need spindle housings especially and cant see paying 100 bucks a piece. I see a lot of similar looking wheelhorse housings on ebay for half that, and complete generic spindles and housing for $30. Whats the cheapest way to get mowing again? 

 

Thanks!

Randy

[Ed Kennell 42,169]

I have a lot of deck parts. I will check for spindles.   You may want to check with @A-Z Tractor . They probably have what you need also.  

 

Oh, and  to the  Randy.

 

[Lane Ranger 11,445]

 

I always say when someone ask what's the cheapest way to be mowing again is to buy another complete mowing deck. !

Thereafter, you have parts you can use  as needed for both decks if you buy the same type.

 

If you have a Manual and Parts List you can compare to the new/old deck.    You can buy nice decks for $150 to $300 or more that will work without  having to go through the fuss of changing anything!

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,522]

Make sure you get spindle assemblies that use blades with a 3/4" hole. Older decks with the 5/8" x 3/4" double-D hole blades are no longer available.

 

Garry

[handyrandy 7]

Thanks for the help!

[handyrandy 7]

I got it patched up enough to use i think, will know later this week when i fire it up. I was wondering how well it is going to mow without those semi circular pieces metal that normally go part way around the blades underneath.

 

Randy

[Ed Kennell 42,169]

Randy, you are Handy.     That's a first.....a crutch for a disabled spindle.  

 

Without the blade baffles,  it may not throw the clippings out.   Let us know.

[handyrandy 7]

Happy to say the deck mows pretty good. It really does not need those bottom baffles for my purposes. It leaves a very small amount of grass on the ground, but not a big deal. all I got in it is a little time and some scrap metal and got another functional mower going now. I only paid $120 for the whole 312-8, and all I had to do was adjust the carb and fix the deck.

 

Thanks for the help.