c100rider 143 #1 Posted May 17, 2024 Hello everyone. I'm looking to replace my 3 deck spindles. I have a 74 c100. I had rebuilt the old stock but im not satisfied. Any information on where to get a complete set of mower deck spindles with pulleys? My deck is a 42 inch SD, model number 51010 8. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360 #2 Posted May 17, 2024 Contact K& B they are in the vendor section. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,699 #3 Posted May 18, 2024 Any aftermarket parts available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,357 #4 Posted May 18, 2024 18 hours ago, c100rider said: . I had rebuilt the old stock but im not satisfied. what’s going on with you existing rebuilt spindles? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c100rider 143 #5 Posted May 18, 2024 When I activate the blades, it sounds really bad. There is a lot of vibration. The spindle shafts move slightly up and down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c100rider 143 #6 Posted May 18, 2024 17 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Contact K& B they are in the vendor section. I did send them a message. Waiting on reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,357 #7 Posted May 18, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, c100rider said: When I activate the blades, it sounds really bad. There is a lot of vibration. The spindle shafts move slightly up and down. Have you checked the blades are squarely seated. Have you balanced the blades? YouTube has some videos of simple ways to do it without expensive equipment. Edited May 18, 2024 by oliver2-44 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,087 #8 Posted May 18, 2024 @c100rider also check out related idler pulleys , that vertical spindle shaft float is indicating a bearing issue / binding , lots of typical lubrication failure related to that set up . also related is the idler belt bounce , reaction . the more bounce the more collective bearing hang up . the smoother a deck belt rotates , the smoother the idler pulley set up reacts , with solid smooth tracking . decks will literally tell what's going on . hi temp / stress grease , makes a world of difference . pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c100rider 143 #9 Posted May 18, 2024 52 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Have you checked the blades are squarely seated. Have you balanced the blades? YouTube has some videos of simple ways to do it without expensive equipment. I have a blade balancer so I know the blades are good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,719 #10 Posted May 19, 2024 Can't speak for the sound, but it was somewhat common over the years for these decks to have periods of neglect that resulted in rust damage to the shafts in the bottom where the needle bearings made contact. Makes for an awful roaring sound, but turning the spindles by hand is smooth. No amount of grease will completely stop the sound, though there is a temporary small improvement after greasing the spindle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c100rider 143 #11 Posted May 19, 2024 Thanks for the advise. I will do that. I'm still looking to upgrade so I don't have to worry about it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
