the jeep driver 29 #1 Posted September 11, 2023 Well, this happened... I don't what for sure was going on, my daughter was mowing at the time. My guess is the bearing froze and caused all sorts of damage. She didn't hear anything with the noise cancelling headphones. I think then I need a Mule, here is a picture of it before it was damaged... And the inner pulley, as I don't think the bearing can be replaced, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. All I can find is the above, but I can't find the actual part numbers. I need parts 35 and 31. Thanks in advance! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,048 #2 Posted September 11, 2023 That is considered part of the mower deck so https://www.partstree.com/models/05-42ms04-toro-42-side-discharge-mower-deck-for-300-and-400-series-1985/side-discharge-mower-42-in-107-cm-vehicle-identification-number-05-42ms04-7/ A used should be readily available. Post an ad in our wanted section with your approximate location. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,323 #3 Posted September 11, 2023 The mule drive is interchangeable with most garden tractors. Call Lincoln at A to Z Tractor ,https://www.a-ztractor.com/, he should be able to send you a good used one. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,227 #4 Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Complete mule drives are usually available from WH collectors for $30-$60. If you can't find one locally, call Lincoln at A-Z Tractor. Oops, Dick can type faster than I can. BTW, I just shipped my last spare mule drive tp Va. Edited September 11, 2023 by Ed Kennell 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #5 Posted September 11, 2023 @the jeep driver done all of mine over , do yourself a favor and RE LUBRICATE those bearings , usually a lubrication failure , initial bearing whine is telling you that , those wide rubber bearing side shields , are easily removed , bearing wiped out , carb cleaner flush , Lucas XHD green chassis grease repack , bearings probably ,# 6203 ( 3/4 ) 2RSC3 . never had any related deck bearings fail with that grease , the lateral strain and drag load is what cooks those bearings , noise is telling you of eminent failure , @953 nut AND @Ed Kennell recommend @A-Z Tractor for local unit , would still do over those bearings , ensuring quiet / solid running ease , Pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaz54 57 #6 Posted September 11, 2023 Have you tried eBay? They are on there quite often. See item #276040573218. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the jeep driver 29 #7 Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Chaz54 said: Have you tried eBay? They are on there quite often. See item #276040573218. Nope, hadn't looked anywhere, I came here first to make sure I knew what to look for! That particular auction is about a 3-hour drive one way, too bad he won't ship. Anyway... Thanks for all the help! I'll post in Classified for the part. Thanks again! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #8 Posted September 12, 2023 @the jeep driver Work the remains of that inner bearing off and repost a picture with a straight edge held against the mule shaft. You may just need a new inner pulley. Are the bearings in the outer pulley OK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the jeep driver 29 #9 Posted September 12, 2023 10 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: @the jeep driver Work the remains of that inner bearing off and repost a picture with a straight edge held against the mule shaft. You may just need a new inner pulley. Are the bearings in the outer pulley OK? The outer pulley is good, but the shaft the pulleys ride on is done for. It looks like it melted in areas... part of the inner bearing was spin welded onto that shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #10 Posted September 12, 2023 @the jeep driver really got your money's worth out of that " bearing ", personally never let one even approach that point , another glairing issue , is the related drag on other bearings , clutch PTO unit . believe it or not , that entire deck drive , should move by hand , on the belt driven area . most of the drives I have seen are in terrible shape . my 3 horses are regularly checked out for anything , giving you the opportunity to correct a failure before it goes to the next stage . still have original ,PTO clutch faces , just a service idea, Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites