ebinmaine 67,641 #1 Posted July 4, 2023 Found this while pokin around the pile o stuff looking for something else. It's apparently well worn on one of the grooves...? I believe it's ¾ diameter. Measures just over 18" long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,602 #2 Posted July 5, 2023 Some kinda tie rod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark siebenaler 88 #3 Posted July 5, 2023 Steering shaft? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,724 #4 Posted July 5, 2023 It’s the shaft the couples into the mid- mount Tach-A-Matic from a 60” deck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,641 #5 Posted July 5, 2023 7 hours ago, c-series don said: It’s the shaft the couples into the mid- mount Tach-A-Matic from a 60” deck Worth saving considering the wear at the groove? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #6 Posted July 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Worth saving considering the wear at the groove? Yes. That bar is used to attach an xi deck to the attach a matic. That wear is common and is generally not an issue. Might trade you something for it one day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #7 Posted July 5, 2023 Eric looks like it is worth keeping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,345 #8 Posted July 5, 2023 Eric - it can be welded and machined to be good as new... not a big job at all ...or, cut it up to make replacement hitch pins!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,724 #9 Posted July 6, 2023 @ebinmaineAnd if you need another one I’ll mail you one!🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,641 #10 Posted July 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, c-series don said: @ebinmaineAnd if you need another one I’ll mail you one!🤣 You're a good man Don. Ya know what I don't have? A 60" mower deck. Ya know what I don't need? A bar for a 60" deck. Ya know what I don't need 2 of?..... 😂😂😂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
