Jayoutdoors 82 #1 Posted August 21, 2023 I just purchased this 77B-60 with a 48" deck and tiller. Cleaned the points and fired it up after they said it sat 4 years! I'm asking for any guidance you can give me on finding parts for attachments etc. Right now need the "mule drive" for the tiller and would like a hitch. Front wheels for the deck. What part numbers should I be looking for. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #2 Posted August 21, 2023 Good to see another Michigander!!! Post a wanted add in the classified section. Lots of Red Square members mid-State... Also the vendor section of classifieds. AZ Tractor may have some... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #3 Posted August 21, 2023 Jay There is a manual section here. There are Mods to help you with part numbers. There is a venders section also .Enjoy the site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #4 Posted August 21, 2023 neighbor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,063 #5 Posted August 21, 2023 First............. to Here's a place to get tiller parts. Tiller Parts Archives - Wheel Horse Parts and More As far as the mower deck roller someone really cobbled those. They should look like this: That's also a 70's deck but I don't know for sure what yours is. You can be pretty sure it didn't come with that tractor new since it originally was a 7 horse. The roller and 'axle' are available but I don't know about the bracket. Maybe save yours? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041 #6 Posted August 21, 2023 The B-80 with electric start would be more like what you have. Here is a list of the 48" mower decks to help with identification Mower DNA 48" side discharge 1966-1967 model RL-486 replaced by 1968 model 5-1481 1969 model 5-1482 1970 model 5-1483 1971 model 5-1200 1972 model 5-1201 1973 model 5-1202 1973-1974 model 5-1210 1975 model 5-1211 1976 model 65-48MS01 1976 model 65-48MS02 1977 model 75-48MS01 - These all used blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note - 3/4" or .750" is 19.05mm 1977 model 75-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - (First deck to use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1978 model 85-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS00 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1980 model 05-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1981-1983 model 05-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1984 model 05-48MS03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. Note - 17mm is .669" 1985 model 05-48MS04 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1986-1988 model 05-48MS05 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1987-1988 model 05-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1989 model 15-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1990 model 15-48SC02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1991-1992 model 15-48SC03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1993-1997 model 78360 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1998-2007 and 2009-12 model 78361 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - (These all use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #7 Posted August 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Racinbob said: First............. to Here's a place to get tiller parts. Tiller Parts Archives - Wheel Horse Parts and More As far as the mower deck roller someone really cobbled those. They should look like this: That's also a 70's deck but I don't know for sure what yours is. You can be pretty sure it didn't come with that tractor new since it originally was a 7 horse. The roller and 'axle' are available but I don't know about the bracket. Maybe save yours? The brackets I can definitely save. The deck is a 76 48" cut. I did find that much. I will start researching the manual and classified section here. Thank@ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #8 Posted August 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: The B-80 with electric start would be more like what you have. Here is a list of the 48" mower decks to help with identification Mower DNA 48" side discharge 1966-1967 model RL-486 replaced by 1968 model 5-1481 1969 model 5-1482 1970 model 5-1483 1971 model 5-1200 1972 model 5-1201 1973 model 5-1202 1973-1974 model 5-1210 1975 model 5-1211 1976 model 65-48MS01 1976 model 65-48MS02 1977 model 75-48MS01 - These all used blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note - 3/4" or .750" is 19.05mm 1977 model 75-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - (First deck to use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1978 model 85-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS00 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1980 model 05-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1981-1983 model 05-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1984 model 05-48MS03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. Note - 17mm is .669" 1985 model 05-48MS04 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1986-1988 model 05-48MS05 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1987-1988 model 05-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1989 model 15-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1990 model 15-48SC02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1991-1992 model 15-48SC03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1993-1997 model 78360 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1998-2007 and 2009-12 model 78361 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - (These all use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. Very nice info. I am lucky enough to have Id plates on both tractor and mowing deck! The deck is a 76 48" The tractor is for sure the 60 as it has the 8sp trans. Thanks for the link to manuals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #9 Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: Jay There is a manual section here. There are Mods to help you with part numbers. There is a venders section also .Enjoy the site. Thanks. Long journey of learning ahead glad to be here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,657 #10 Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) You can google Wheel Horse deck rollers and get lots of options. New deck roller spindles can be made easily with 1/2" rod and some 1" flat if you can weld. As said above check out "Wheel Horse Parts & More" he sells a complete tiller drive with belt. Edited August 21, 2023 by Lee1977 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #11 Posted August 21, 2023 3 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Good to see another Michigander!!! Post a wanted add in the classified section. Lots of Red Square members mid-State... Also the vendor section of classifieds. AZ Tractor may have some... Thanks for the tips! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #12 Posted August 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Lee1977 said: You can google Wheel Horse deck rollers and get lots of options. New deck roller spindles can be made easily with 1/2" rod and some 1" flat if you can weld. As said above check out "Wheel Horse Parts & More" he sells a complete tiller drive complete with belt. Perfect yeah I weld I can definitely make those spindles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,063 #13 Posted August 21, 2023 If you can save those brackets you're well on your way. 1976 and 1977 were unique in that the B-Series were identical to the C-Series except for a few bolt on items. Engine horsepower, high back seat vs low back, 15" steering wheel vs 13", 23-8.50 vs 22-7.50 rear tires, headlights standard on C's, optional on B's. Your B-60 started out with a rope start which is probably why there's no battery holder on yours. Someone did what looks like a clean job converting it to a "B-160". Here's my "B-160" It was a B-80 when I purchased it new. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,751 #14 Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Jayoutdoors said: Perfect yeah I weld I can definitely make those spindles I have 2 or 3 of those 'flat bar' roller shafts here... can also get you the left side bracket from an old deck. You can, of course, use the one-piece formed found bar for the roller shaft. Have 5 or 6 of those...with or without roller. These have NEW nylon bushings... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,158 #15 Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) Wow , nice tractor. I mow with 42" and 48" decks 0n 12, 17 and 20HP tractors. I have to question using a 6-7HP engine to crank a 48" deck. I'm sure it will do it, but in lower gears. to the Jay. Oops, I just noticed She has a big block transplant. Edited August 21, 2023 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #16 Posted August 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Wow , nice tractor. I mow with 42" and 48" decks 0n 12, 17 and 20HP tractors. I have to question using a 6-7HP engine to crank a 48" deck. I'm sure it will do it, but in lower gears. to the Jay. Oops, I just noticed She has a big block transplant. Yup it sure does. Ran great mowed our acre with it last night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #17 Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, daveoman1966 said: I have 2 or 3 of those 'flat bar' roller shafts here... can also get you the left side bracket from an old deck. You can, of course, use the one-piece formed found bar for the roller shaft. Have 5 or 6 of those...with or without roller. These have NEW nylon bushings... Very interested. How do we connect to make a deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #18 Posted August 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Pullstart said: neighbor! hey I JUT NOTICED YOUR MIDDLEVILLE thats my hometown. grew up on yankee springs rd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #19 Posted August 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jayoutdoors said: hey I JUT NOTICED YOUR MIDDLEVILLE thats my hometown. grew up on yankee springs rd Nice! Beautiful area, Yankee Springs… We used to camp seasonally at Sharp Park at Yankee Springs and Deep Lake Rd. Small world, eh? If you’re ever back home and wanna swing in, I have a small collection for viewing and I tend to talk about tractors on occasion Unfortunately I don’t have any of the things you were looking for for your mower deck or tiller. @Lil’ Pullstart and I getting ready for Middleville’s Heritage Days Parade last year and a couple other pics of some of our stuff: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayoutdoors 82 #20 Posted August 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Nice! Beautiful area, Yankee Springs… We used to camp seasonally at Sharp Park at Yankee Springs and Deep Lake Rd. Small world, eh? If you’re ever back home and wanna swing in, I have a small collection for viewing and I tend to talk about tractors on occasion Unfortunately I don’t have any of the things you were looking for for your mower deck or tiller. @Lil’ Pullstart and I getting ready for Middleville’s Heritage Days Parade last year and a couple other pics of some of our stuff: nice collection!! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #21 Posted August 22, 2023 21 hours ago, Jayoutdoors said: Thanks. Long journey of learning ahead glad to be here I find that this is a one stop and shop forum, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #22 Posted August 22, 2023 22 hours ago, Pullstart said: I have a small collection for viewing and I tend to talk about tractors on occasion Don't let Kevin fool you, he has a museum's worth of a collection! Worth a look! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
