Pete D 296 #26 Posted February 27 4 hours ago, Blasterdad said: I leave all mine off, easier to clean out the pulleys & slides after EVERY time I mow. I have a set if you can't find them. Thank you. It will be some time before I would be ready for them. I'll be in touch if I find I need a set. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,958 #27 Posted February 27 (edited) 13 hours ago, Pete D said: The tires I have are 10.5 wide. They are off my '73 which calls for 9.5" wide tires. The 414-8 calls for 8.5" wide tires. With the 10.5s fit? It looks like there is plenty of room. 1050 tires will work on 7" rims but they need to be 4 plies then 10 psi or they will round up in the center of the tread. I have 23x1050 on 7" rims on my C-120, and 24x950 on my 1989 520-. Here is the 520-H with the 24x 950. C-120 on the right 520 center and modified 312-8 with 25x900 on the left. The 25 all Trails II are made with a rounded tread they run on the three center traids. Edited February 27 by Lee1977 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,970 #28 Posted February 27 @Pete D Awesome find! That'll be a beast of a worker for you! You'll find quite a lot of the parts you need are available from our own Red Square vendors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,514 #29 Posted February 27 16 hours ago, Blasterdad said: I leave all mine off, easier to clean out the pulleys & slides after EVERY time I mow. I have a set if you can't find them. I removed mine during fall leaf cleanup, after a trip to the emergency room to get the bottom of my foot sewed up, I put them back on. That was about 30 years ago and I still have some numbness. I thought that defeating safety devices was a banned topic on here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #30 Posted February 27 52 minutes ago, lynnmor said: I removed mine during fall leaf cleanup, after a trip to the emergency room to get the bottom of my foot sewed up, I put them back on. That was about 30 years ago and I still have some numbness. I thought that defeating safety devices was a banned topic on here. I was not suggesting that he or anybody should defeat them. That was why I offered to give him some. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 740 #31 Posted February 27 A tip for straightening the edges of your hood and dash tower. I use an open end 10" or 12" adjustable wrench and adjust it so the edge will be tight between the jaws. I slowly push or pull and add pressure to the wrench. With a little practice you can do a good job strainghtening those bent edges. Enjoy the project! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #32 Posted February 27 3 hours ago, lynnmor said: I removed mine during fall leaf cleanup, after a trip to the emergency room to get the bottom of my foot sewed up, I put them back on. That was about 30 years ago and I still have some numbness. I thought that defeating safety devices was a banned topic on here. I relate to numbness. Besides my numb skull, which is natural, I have numb fingers on my right hand after a 12' fall onto concrete. I'm hoping they will come back. Re: the defeated safety switch, I am putting it back. It was missing when I bought it. 2 hours ago, Blasterdad said: I was not suggesting that he or anybody should defeat them. That was why I offered to give him some. 20 hours ago, Blasterdad said: I leave all mine off, easier to clean out the pulleys & slides after EVERY time I mow. I have a set if you can't find them. If you do not use them, I will take you up on your generous offer. Send me a PM to work out payment. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #33 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Pete D said: I relate to numbness. Besides my numb skull, which is natural, I have numb fingers on my right hand after a 12' fall onto concrete. I'm hoping they will come back. Re: the defeated safety switch, I am putting it back. It was missing when I bought it. If you do not use them, I will take you up on your generous offer. Send me a PM to work out payment. Thank you! I have several from parts decks, just PM me & I'll send them to you when you're ready, no charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #34 Posted February 28 4 hours ago, Blasterdad said: I have several from parts decks, just PM me & I'll send them to you when you're ready, no charge. Thank you, but at the very least, I'd like to pay the shipping. I'll also pay it forward! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #35 Posted February 28 3 minutes ago, Pete D said: Thank you, but at the very least, I'd like to pay the shipping. I'll also pay it forward! You're welcome, that's what & it's members is all about. Helping each other & making lasting friendships. (& lasting 's). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #36 Posted March 1 (edited) On 2/26/2025 at 5:02 PM, Blasterdad said: The quadrant is not welded to the deck, it bolts on under the axle bracket like the pic shows. @Blasterdad - today, while doing a little work to ithe tractor, I took a closer look at the quadrant. It's broken, thus the missing bolt hole. If I can find one inexpensively, I'll just buy it, along with the missing spring. If not, I'll weld a new piece on and drill the hole for the mounting bolt. Edited March 1 by Pete D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #37 Posted March 2 44 minutes ago, Pete D said: If I can find one inexpensively, I'll just buy it, along with the missing spring. If not, I'll weld a new piece on and drill the hole for the mounting bolt. The broken piece is stiil under the axle bracket in your last pic. Should be able to have it welded back together, if not I probably have one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #38 Posted March 2 1 minute ago, Blasterdad said: The broken piece is stiil under the axle bracket in your last pic. Should be able to have it welded back together, if not I probably have one... I have a MIG that doesn't get enough use. I'll give it a try, and if it doesn't hold, I'll contact you. I didn't recognize the other piece,; I'll look more closely. I'm sure it's obscured by rust, there's a ton of it! Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #39 Posted Tuesday at 05:37 PM I'm disassembling the deck. How do I get the pulleys off without damaging them? Do I remove the zerk fittings and use a three jaw puller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #40 Posted Tuesday at 05:41 PM On 3/1/2025 at 7:25 PM, Blasterdad said: The broken piece is still under the axle bracket in your last pic. Should be able to have it welded back together, if not I probably have one... Found it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #41 Posted Tuesday at 06:33 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, Pete D said: I'm disassembling the deck. How do I get the pulleys off without damaging them? Do I remove the zerk fittings and use a three jaw puller? I found THIS. Going to go inspect further. EDIT: Not pertinent. Edited Tuesday at 08:11 PM by Pete D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #42 Posted Tuesday at 08:23 PM 1 hour ago, Pete D said: I found THIS. Going to go inspect further. A 3 jaw puller is a no no, it will damage the pulley. Never try to remove a hub with one either, it will break the hub. A collar puller like you found the pic of is the correct way, sometimes if they're not rusted bad you can put 2 pry bars underneath the pulley & try to slowly "rock" the pulley off. I've done both but the puller is the way to go... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #43 Posted Tuesday at 10:52 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, Blasterdad said: A 3 jaw puller is a no no, it will damage the pulley. Never try to remove a hub with one either, it will break the hub. A collar puller like you found the pic of is the correct way, sometimes if they're not rusted bad you can put 2 pry bars underneath the pulley & try to slowly "rock" the pulley off. I've done both but the puller is the way to go... Will it be safe to use one on that shaft? I'll remove the zerk fitting but I am worried about damaging the threads for the zerk. I'll hit up Advanced Auto and borrow one. Thanks! Another issue, I need a float bowl gasket. (Mine is getting old and hard.) My small engine shop says that they're no longer available. Which one of the vendors listed here should I hit up for this part? A to Z, or somebody different? Thank you! Edited Tuesday at 10:54 PM by Pete D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,970 #44 Posted Tuesday at 10:55 PM Just now, Pete D said: My small engine shop Utterly bunk. A. PM me your address and I'll send ya one. B. They are DEFINITELY available on the aftermarket. Your small engine shop is less useful today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #45 Posted Tuesday at 10:58 PM 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Utterly bunk. A. PM me your address and I'll send ya one. B. They are DEFINITELY available on the aftermarket. Your small engine shop is less useful today. She spent a good 15 minutes one the fiche and even trying to match one in back. I can't say she didn't try. I will pm you. THANK YOU! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,970 #46 Posted Tuesday at 11:02 PM 2 minutes ago, Pete D said: She spent a good 15 minutes one the fiche and even trying to match one in back. I can't say she didn't try. I will pm you. THANK YOU! To be honest if the float bowl gasket is bad so is the baffle and needle. You need a complete kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #47 Posted Tuesday at 11:03 PM Baffle? I'm baffled. Walbro carb? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,970 #48 Posted Tuesday at 11:06 PM 2 minutes ago, Pete D said: Walbro I forgot about that..... I only have them for Kohler bowls. Diameter is different. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete D 296 #49 Posted Tuesday at 11:24 PM 16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I forgot about that..... I only have them for Kohler bowls. Diameter is different. Yeah, they had a Kohler kit at the shop, but I tested the fit before I left with it. Guess what, the float bowl gasket was too small! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,876 #50 Posted Wednesday at 12:29 AM Google Image Walbro carburetor rebuild kit. They're about $20 for a genuine one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
