BOB ELLISON 2,980 #1 Posted May 8, 2016 I had to replace the spindles on my b80 36" rd deck.the two on the outside were not bad but the middle one with the double pully would not budge.i put a steering wheel pully on it ,soaked it with penetrating oil for 2 days and nothing.heated it with torch it would not move .so I decided to try to cut it off.hack saw wouldn't fit so if I can't cut it without cutting the deck I had to think of a way to GITTER DONE .So what would Larry the Cable guy do.Then I got an apiffiney let it cut its self.This worked like a charm and only took about 5 minutes of cutting. After cutting it off I put it on my work bench and beat it out. And I mean I had to beat on it I did save the pully and reassembled it . Ok now and works great. All I used was a 3/8 16 x 2" stud that screwed into the spindle . a 3/8 drill and a new hack saw blade.hope this helps someone. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #2 Posted May 8, 2016 I like you idea , great way to remove the rusted on shaft pulleys if you are going to replace the spindle any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #3 Posted May 9, 2016 Great idea...thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALMADGE 71 #4 Posted May 9, 2016 thats makin your tools work for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,759 #5 Posted May 9, 2016 Nice job Bob, amazing you managed to save the pulley! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031 #6 Posted May 9, 2016 That is an interesting hacksaw blade. Never seen one like that before. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #7 Posted May 9, 2016 Good eyes Garry. I never saw one of those either. BOGO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #9 Posted May 9, 2016 That's one way to git 'er done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #10 Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks for the info and pictures. I never would have thought of that, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #11 Posted May 9, 2016 I just noticed the hack saw blade ( double sided ) what brand are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,980 #12 Posted May 9, 2016 55 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: I just noticed the hack saw blade ( double sided ) what brand are they? I got them at Lowes the one I used was this one in carton it was new when I started didn't even hurt it so I put it back in carton for next time. 12 hours ago, gwest_ca said: That is an interesting hacksaw blade. Never seen one like that before. Garry lowes lenex 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #13 Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks for the info , I will check them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
