kpinnc 12,065 #1 Posted October 19 My FIL bought a “extra” set of spindles and needs bearings for them. None of my 42 inch decks have the 5/8 spindle shafts, and I’m not sure what year model those started. Anybody know by chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #2 Posted October 19 @kpinnc https://8tenparts.com/products/8ten-810-csp2375n-3pack?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsc24BhDPARIsAFXqAB3rNVn1bTenmAfd_hxu28pkJhUvN9Uaeg7R5M_bOh-tVboJFX71AVEaAkVCEALw_wcB think these are the way to go , also have easily , re greaseable 6203 bearings , insuring no lubrication failure / whining noise . having converted my decks over to a similar set up , very solid , smooth . the engagement is smooth easy . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #3 Posted October 19 I do not know but here is a list of 42" SD decks Mower DNA 42" side discharge 1966-1967 model RL-426 replaced by 1968 model 5-1421 1969 model 5-1422 1970 model 5-1423 1971 model 5-1000 1971-1972 model 5-1001 1973-1974 model 5-1010 1975 model 5-1011 1975 model 5-1012 1976 model 65-42MS01 - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck 1976 model 65-42MS02 - Online Toro parts illustration is the 48" SD deck 1977 model 75-42MS01 - These 42" side discharge decks all use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded (Do not have operator manual) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. 1977 model 75-42MS02 replaced by (Do not have operator manual) 1978 model 85-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS00 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1980 model 05-42MS01 (Have operator manual) 1981-1983 model 05-42MS02 1984 model 05-42MS03 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1985 model 05-42MS04 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1986-1988 model 05-42MS05 1989 model 15-42SC01 1990 model 15-42SC02 1990-1992 model 15-42SC03 1993-2007 and 2009-2012 model 78345 - These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. Note - 17mm is .669" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #4 Posted October 21 The metric spindle bearings are 6203 2rs - 40 mm OD, 17 mm ID and 12 mm thick. The housings for the 3/4" keyed and the metric spindles are the same. You will be missing the 17 mm spacers that go between the bearings if original are 3/4" keyed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #5 Posted October 21 @Lee1977 those are the bearings that I regularly use , and also clean out and re grease , very common ceiling fan bearing , thats probably the reason for so many related failures , original lube , breaks down / fails easily . as you know , bearing clean out , and re grease is very easy , first thing I do , go greasy , lucas HD CHASSIS green , 550 drop point , polyurea rated , no noise or failures , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
