Re: Alternate Part Numbers for Mandrels (spindels) 1983 42 in Deck
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All data is welcome. My spring actually broke so I only have the coiled half. No idea how long it was as don¡¯t have the other half
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Bob Weir
Sr. Project Engineer
ATR Sales, Inc.
P(508)393-8529
F(508)393-7766
C(508)397-9723
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¡°When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty¡± ~ Thomas Jefferson
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Subject: Re: [JacobsenFordGardenTractors] Alternate Part Numbers for Mandrels (spindels) 1983 42 in Deck
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Are you unable to locate a like idler pulley spring or do you lack an example to match?
I have the 42" deck (I believe) from my LGT 145 leaning against the bench. ?I'll pull the cover and get the spring data if there's a need.
On Sep 13, 2021, at 1:23 PM, Bob Weir <bob@...> wrote:
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Tractor Supply has pulleys and bushing that will fit. I have the exact same LGT125 and am fixing my deck as we speak. However having no luck sourcing the idler pulley spring.
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Bob Weir
Sr. Project Engineer
ATR Sales, Inc.
P(508)393-8529
F(508)393-7766
C(508)397-9723
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¡°When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty¡± ~ Thomas Jefferson
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The center cutter assembly is no different than the outer two.? It¡¯s only the pulley that¡¯s different.? Unless the housing or the shaft are damaged, the bearings
are easily available to refurbish the cutter.? I could probably find a center double pulley for the 42¡± in my stash if that¡¯s all you need.? The earlier 42¡± decks used the same shafts (1¡±) as the 50¡± decks with grease zerks, however the later 42¡± decks used
a smaller (3/4¡±) shaft with sealed bearings, probably to reduce costs and noise.? The complete cutter assemblies are interchangeable as the shell mount is the same.
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Never had the need to consider other cutter assemblies.? These, particularly the 1¡± ones are quite good.? A quick check of bearing condition when removing the blades
for sharpening is all I¡¯ve ever needed; I replace the bearings when I detect some wear, but they typically have lasted years, mowing 2 acres.
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kemajic in MT
1983 GT16H
1982 GT12H (Upgraded with K341)
1980 GT14H (Hibernating)
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Hi all, has anyone converted the 42" deck using "other brand" mandrels/spindle kits?
I'm just about done with my rebuild (blast, cut, weld, repaint) and find there are several parts no longer available.??
So, Ford/JAC loyalties aside, why not go with a Husq or other brand and just adjust the belt size to fit the?
new spindle system?? ?My primary issue is the center mandrel and double pulley being obsolete.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Kevin
Ford LGT 125
Raleigh, NC
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Bullseye Bob
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Bullseye Bob
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