Spindle Keys

[clarnp49 0]

Ok,

So I bought new spindles for my deck and I also bought a new center pulley. The problem is the spindles don't have key's in them and the center pulley is almost a 1/2" bigger and keyed.

Any suggestions for making this work? I still have one more spindle to buy so if I need to buy a different spindle please let me know. The center pulley is rounded obviously.

Thanks in advance.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Do your original spindle shafts have a flat milled on each side? (also know as a "Double-D" )

(and your original pulleys were probably "cast iron".)

[clarnp49 0]

That is correct. The problem is I needed new spindles because the old ones were worn out, so I went to JacksSmallEngine.com and ordered the spindle which is round so I was just going to get a new set of blades as well. Is there an adapter or bigger spindle shaft I should be looking at?

[glenn27 71]

Do your original spindle shafts have a flat milled on each side? (also know as a "Double-D" )

(and your original pulleys were probably "cast iron".)

Double-D's are great--on some applications!!

{Sorry--couldn't halp that one....}

[kj4kicks 151]

Yeah, but they are usually high maintenence !

Ok to keep it on topic, you'll probably need all new pulleys to match the new spindles.

[clarnp49 0]

Ok to keep it on topic, you'll probably need all new pulleys to match the new spindles.

That's what I thought and then it occured to me. Ask the gentleman I bought the pulley from, he has the right one and I am all set. It's a 5/8" shaft instead of the old 3/4".

Thanks for the help Guys!