cleat 5,134 #1 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) I did not need this at all but it was just up the road and cheap. Runs really well and deck is in excellent condition rust wise. Bearings are a little loud but I have already pulled the spindles for rebuild. I will take them into work tomorrow and disassemble and bead blast them. Blower was hard to turn but I lubed the chain and it now turns easy. I will install a new chain. Sprockets all look good. Tractor runs good, all indicator lights work, hydro works good. Steering is loose but I will fix that up. Tires seem to hold air but time will tell. This is an ugly duckling but should clean up nice. Cleat Edited September 2, 2018 by cleat 12 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #2 Posted September 2, 2018 Looks like a great find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #3 Posted September 6, 2018 Deck spindles all cleaned up and rebuilt. Deck completely disassembled and pressure washed. No rust holes or cracks at all, just some wear points, a couple of small bends, and some surface rust. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #4 Posted September 6, 2018 @cleat, how do you get those spindles removed without tearing something up? Every time I try I either ruin the pulley or bust the bottom out of the housing at the snap ring groove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #5 Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) The last 3 decks I have torn down have been a pleasure in that the pulleys just slid off after the nut was removed (including these 3). I have had to resort to heat and/ or cutting on other decks however. If I need to heat, I use either MAPP gas or acetylene, Propane will not be hot enough. Wrap an old belt around the pulley and clamp vice grips on the belt to form a strap. If you heat the pulley too much and melt the belt it does not matter because it was and old belt anyways. Heat the center of the pulley until it starts to get a little red then grab the vice grips on the belt on the pulley and also reach under and grab the blade (keep blades on until you are done this). If the heating was successful, the pulley should begin to turn on the shaft. Continue to turn and pull until pulley comes off. Upper bearing will likely be no good at this point but everything else should be. Cleat Edited September 6, 2018 by cleat 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted September 7, 2018 Nice 416.I had one with a 2 stage blower and cab,but let it go a couple years ago.Your spindle housings look like most of mine after being bead blasted.I can't believe how corrosive grass is...….you'd think we were mowing in a salt pile the way they disintegrate.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #7 Posted September 14, 2018 Deck has been wire wheeled and sanded. Bottom painted with high temp black (takes longer to dry but seems more durable). Topside has been primed. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #8 Posted September 14, 2018 Deck painted. Looking better all the time. Cleat 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #9 Posted September 14, 2018 8 hours ago, cleat said: Looking better all the time. I must agree. Looks very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #10 Posted September 20, 2018 Deck has been assembled, just needs decals. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,209 #11 Posted September 20, 2018 To paraphrase a quote by Donald Sutherland (another Canadian) in The Dirty Dozen Very pretty, Colonel Cleat, Very pretty, But, can they fight mow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,134 #12 Posted September 20, 2018 Decals installed. I hope it will mow properly. This deck will likely be sold as it will not fit most of my 520's. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #13 Posted September 20, 2018 Lookin good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites