Crow Horse 8 #1 Posted September 13, 2009 I need to replace a deck pulley on a 36" SD (5-0722) mower. It's a long story as to why , but I've tried heat, soaking in PB (it's still soaking), a gear puller (which damaged the pulley) to no avail. Are there any other methods that I'm missing? The pulley is on a double D shaft........ :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #2 Posted September 14, 2009 You might want to cut it off with a cut off wheel if nothing else works. Just be carefull that you dont cut in to the shaft. Good luck, P.J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow Horse 8 #3 Posted September 14, 2009 I think that will be my last resort. It's damaged and requires replacement so it won't be a loss if I must cut it off. I do need to remove the other pulley that isn't damaged so I can replace the spindle bearing and I don't want to bodger that one up. I think I'll continue the long PB soak with some pressure and then some heat and my fingers crossed...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #4 Posted September 15, 2009 I just did my 1975 36 rear discharge and had to cut two of the three,the one that did come loose i hit the shaft with a good shot from a dead blow hammer and heat and lots of penatrating oil,good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #5 Posted September 15, 2009 If your pulleys don't have holes already, try drilling 2 holes oppisite from each other close to the boss and tap them. then use a steering wheel puller. This worked for me just today. The pulleys already had the holes all I did was run a 5/16 tap thru them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #6 Posted September 16, 2009 Mine were the cast pulleys and had no holes so i drilled and tapped and the damn pulley broke right when it let go,the replacement toro pulleys are not cast any more,so i wish i never broke 2 of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crow Horse 8 #7 Posted September 26, 2009 I was able to remove the pulley by soaking it daily with PB and alternately using heat. This took me over a week to accomplish but it did work....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites