rustyedge1 169 #1 Posted July 8, 2016 Trying to date these old decks prior to parting out. Info appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildhorse 298 #2 Posted July 8, 2016 My Ranger has a 32" gear drive 1967. I believe they were primarily used in the late 50's and 60's. Yours looks like 60's for sure 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032 #3 Posted July 9, 2016 This should catch all the 32" gear driven decks http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?type=downloads_file&q="8777" and the 36" decks http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q="8014"&type=downloads_file Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #4 Posted July 9, 2016 I know 65-68 8hp horses like 856 and 857 commando 8 had the 36" gear driven decks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildhorse 298 #5 Posted July 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, slammer302 said: I know 65-68 8hp horses like 856 and 857 commando 8 had the 36" gear driven decks My 857 does have the 36" gear driven deck like you said. Looks like the one in pic. I'm curious now when they ended that style deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #6 Posted July 9, 2016 I want to say 1968 but not a 100% for sure about that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #7 Posted July 9, 2016 My 1965 875 with deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #8 Posted July 9, 2016 Thanks guys. The old deck in photo was on a 1257 I bought at sale some time ago which had been rigged up to work but needed belts so after finding some and mowing for about an hour it toasted the home made system. Anyone need some almost new belts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,982 #9 Posted July 9, 2016 I use that style deck as a daily mower and could use the belts. BUT... I believe that's the correct deck for your tractor. It appears to be missing the shaft and pulleys which those 2 belts are supposed to go on to. If you place a wanted ad you can probably find those parts since many of the deck shells rotted out but still have good parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #10 Posted July 9, 2016 It may have been the correct deck BUT had so many "home improvements" it was scary. I've already pulled the covers and belts, gears, housing, shafts, housing bearings, blades, etc and the deck shell is destined to become a Toyota or something. I am going to clean up the parts today if the wife doesn't have plans. If you need any of this stuff let me know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #11 Posted July 9, 2016 Well this is what it looks like now, any suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #12 Posted July 9, 2016 List it in the for sale classified section. Or better yet keep it and bring it to the Big Show next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #13 Posted July 9, 2016 Lead me in the direction to information on how to change the belts on one of these decks. I have the belts, now all I need is the best way to accomplish the task. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyedge1 169 #14 Posted July 10, 2016 37 minutes ago, Ranger13148 said: Lead me in the direction to information on how to change the belts on one of these decks. I have the belts, now all I need is the best way to accomplish the task. Don't know an easy way ! I pulled the bolts on the gear housing from underneath the deck ( both sides ) which let it move enough to allow the belts to slide under and onto the two pulleys. NOT fun. There is probably some simple way but I for one don't know it, sorry. 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: List it in the for sale classified section. Or better yet keep it and bring it to the Big Show next year. Thanks Ed, may just do that though not sure which one yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
