36" deck mower bearing assemblies

[Jeff_B 10]

Where's your go-to source for QUALITY 103119 bearing shaft assemblies? Also, I don't have my deck apart yet, but seem to remember they're tough to remove from the housings. Any tips or tricks? Finally, just recently I've had a couple of  the center bearings go loose on two different decks. Once is one thing, but twice? More than a coincidence? Should I be releasing tension on the belt by loosening the mule drive when not in use? We've had WH tractors for over 40+ years and I've never done that before! THANKS in advance! 

[peter lena 8,035]

@Jeff-B , found these , just looking around , would also wonder if they are built with HI TEMP GREASE. like a polyurea , that will stay with it , never had a bearing go loose , but have had bearing lubrication failure ,in the past, pete

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,479]

Toro no longer has them but the major aftermarket suppliers all have a replacement. Commonly know as a water pump bearing.

https://www.rcpw.com/search/?quest=103119 shows the Stens and Rotary number.

Napa has it in their Prime-Line

 

Stens

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Garry

[Rfp55 33]

If you have double D cast belt pulleys heating may help them pull off. Don't put a gear puller on pulley rim or you'll be welding pieces. Just bought 3 and installed, parts were $58 and prob 15 shipping as two vendors were involved. One bearing was a new/old stock toro, other two were Stens - and every bit as good. New lock washers on top end of shaft or they may loosen up. Pretty easy job compared to Simplicity or Ariens deck, and marvelously Quiet when engaged after you're done. Its only about 20 years to wear out so it should be good for awhile unless you are moving rough junk, stumps and rocks.