peter lena 9,263 #1 Posted May 6, 2022 https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/89366-wonder-bar-nail-puller-pulley-remover/?tab=comments#comment-904248 , when attempting to remove a long stuck mower deck pulley , its imperative to use an even double lifting force , its key to " rocker " those 2 wonder bars under the very center mount point of the pulley . with top nut removed , and lubricant sprayed into shaft fit area , an even outward push will lift the bar end up , also put the wonder bar on the bolt that holds the spindle to deck area , thats what increases the mechanical advantage . no bent pulley , just smooth lift off , done this a number of times . it works . if you have gotten this far , also detail your spindle grease . lucas x-tra heavy duty chassis , 560 drop point rated , anti sling ,and polyurea rated . no more whining , noisy bearings , by the way the mule drive bearings are the same 6203 ( 3/4 ) bearings , change out the grease in those to , makes for a solid / quiet rebuild. pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,263 #2 Posted May 6, 2022 @Snoopy11 , done this a number of times , you can always tell when there is the wrong grease in a bearing , hi speed noisy whining. those bearings also are very popular in ceiling fans , you must verify a lubricant that will stand up to heat , anti sling and polyurea rated to recover itself . done tis on brand new bearings , the noise difference is amazing . tell me how hot those mule drive bearings get ? with that angular loading , many hours on my decks with this set up , no noise , make your rebuild like new , greasy ,pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,718 #3 Posted May 6, 2022 1 minute ago, peter lena said: those bearings also are very popular in ceiling fans Thus why they go clanky clank clank when I am trying to sleep at night... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites