gwgdog66 23 #1 Posted March 31, 2010 I'm rebuilding an older (05-42MR01) rusted beyond repair, 80's 42 RD deck, and using a newer shell for a Mdl # 78350. The center drive pulley on the old deck appears (to me) to have been installed upside down. Big part of the pulley down, and small part up, hooking to the mule drive belt. Looking at the parts diagram it shows the pulley (Item 9 PN 110148) with the small pulley down, and the big on top. Which makes sense, same size pulley would spin the blades at the same speed. Once I get it to break loose from the spindle, I want to install it correctly. Can anyone verify the proper orientation for me? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #3 Posted March 31, 2010 Butch, That's the parts list I'm looking at. I believe the previous owner had it upside down. I wanted to verify. I was looking at some pictures in faster's deck rebuild, and it looks like the drive pulley is opposite of the RD deck I'm doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #4 Posted April 1, 2010 I just answered my own question. I had forgotten that I had an old spindle from several years ago, that I never could get the pulley off the Spindle when the bearing went out. The small side does go on bottom, and the larger one on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #5 Posted April 2, 2010 You takin any pictures Is that what you wanted when you called me while I was at work Monday?? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #6 Posted April 2, 2010 You takin any pictures Is that what you wanted when you called me while I was at work Monday?? Yes and Yes old one is already torn apart. Waiting on parts now. What I started with New Shell With Usable parts Cleaned Primed and Painted Reusable Parts One Belt guard, the other is being welded. The Boss and Supervisor Miss Wiggles Sadie and Sir Will Munny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #7 Posted April 3, 2010 i would think that all the blade pullies should be the same size,and the odd pully on top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #8 Posted April 3, 2010 i would think that all the blade pullies should be the same size,and the odd pully on top Yea Don, That's waht I was thinking, and it threw me when I started tearing the old deck down. I'm getting old and couldn't remember how the pulley's went. The old deck when it was used last (Don't Know When) had to be one ruff vibrating son of a gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #9 Posted April 3, 2010 That new shell looks great! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #10 Posted April 5, 2010 That new shell looks great! Rick Thaks Rick. I can't wait for the rest of the parts to come in. It's time to Mow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #11 Posted April 11, 2010 Where's the new picture? I know you are still waiting on some parts, but you did get some things mounted up. Everyone else might like the new pic you sent me in a text. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #12 Posted April 11, 2010 Where's the new picture? I know you are still waiting on some parts, but you did get some things mounted up. Everyone else might like the new pic you sent me in a text. You know it's past my bedtime don't you Mounting brackets and new Idler Pulley Assembly Installed. Another view The Commander and First Sergeant were in the area supervising Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #13 Posted April 14, 2010 Just about complete. Waiting on 4 spacers for the hitch/suspension assy. Nothing is ever perfect, the belt covers won't line up with the holes in the new deck. I wasn't happy with the paint job on the covers anyway. front view side shot otherside shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #14 Posted April 14, 2010 looks great :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #15 Posted April 14, 2010 looks great Thanks. Can't wait to try it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #16 Posted April 14, 2010 That deck should do a mighty fine job on the lawn and last for many years to come. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #17 Posted April 14, 2010 Finish her up, I can give it a test run for ya while you are in Tulsa next week. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #19 Posted April 14, 2010 I love to see everything come together Chas :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #20 Posted April 14, 2010 Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet sweet sweet sweet!! Butch S. Jersey :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faster 11 #21 Posted April 14, 2010 Great job looks like new :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #22 Posted April 26, 2010 I think somebody should post some "I am done" pictures. I know, for a fact, that somebody mowed with his finished deck for a half a day on Saturday. P.S. don't worry he (somebody) is my brother. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #23 Posted April 26, 2010 I think somebody should post some "I am done" pictures. I know, for a fact, that somebody mowed with his finished deck for a half a day on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #24 Posted April 26, 2010 :omg: I edited an earlier post. Pics are pasted one thread up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #25 Posted April 26, 2010 Gary,deck turned out great,nice work!!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
