squonk 41,079 #19376 Posted July 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: t I just can’t bring myself to install em yet. Might as well put them on the Mantle and install track lighting! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,690 #19377 Posted July 2, 2023 @Sparky Funny because I too have brand new wheels and bolts in stock and can’t bring myself to install them! The ones I am currently using kinda look beat but still take grease and work fine so I’m going to run ‘em till something happens!! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #19378 Posted July 2, 2023 27 minutes ago, c-series don said: @Sparky Funny because I too have brand new wheels and bolts in stock and can’t bring myself to install them! The ones I am currently using kinda look beat but still take grease and work fine so I’m going to run ‘em till something happens!! Exactly! Until I have a catastrophic failure or the deck won’t “mow” they stay on the shelf lookin pretty 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #19379 Posted July 2, 2023 Rainy day so rearranging the shed. I have like 7 or 8 (or more ) mule-drives and two 42” RD’s, three 36” RD’s and either two or three 42” SD’s. Decks are either on a tractor or stacked in the shed, mule-drives are either on a tractor or stored on a shelf in the shed. Does anyone else do this? Label em with a sharpie ? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #19380 Posted July 2, 2023 @Sparky did you RE GREASE that bearing ? the angular loading / heat stress is what makes those bearings whyine , since using lucas HD green chassis grease , I have no bearing noise any where on or in my decks . imagine levering in a pto lever , and every bearing is quiet , every lubricated spot has been detailed in , pto lever itself , sloppy fit , trunion removal , heim joint replacement . muel drive bearings , spindles . pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,079 #19381 Posted July 2, 2023 I don't think the mules care what deck they go to unless it's a 60 incher! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #19382 Posted July 2, 2023 Just now, squonk said: I don't think the mules care what deck they go to unless it's a 60 incher! Mules don’t…but the belts do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,079 #19383 Posted July 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: Mules don’t…but the belts do. My mules wear suspenders 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #19384 Posted July 2, 2023 @Sparky its ok , down to my last 3 units , all have 42 R/D decks and store in the same set up , next to related tractor , plow frame/ blade also store near usage tractor . now if I can only , back hoe out the rest of the , stuff thats in there , it would be nice . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,158 #19385 Posted July 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, squonk said: My mules wear suspenders Are you calling Waldo and me "Mules"? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,079 #19386 Posted July 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Are you calling Waldo and me "Mules"? I wear them on occasion too. I suffer from an affliction of disappearing butt! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 1,127 #19387 Posted July 2, 2023 Patiently waiting on the wheelhorseparts delivery for the pulley bracket for the tiller so I can sow in some pumpkin and late corn!! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #19388 Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, squonk said: Might as well put them on the Mantle and install track lighting! It’s hard to install the pretty ones when I have this motley crew of assorted deck wheels patiently waiting to get put into action! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,079 #19389 Posted July 2, 2023 33 minutes ago, Sparky said: It’s hard to install the pretty ones when I have this motley crew of assorted deck wheels patiently waiting to get put into action! Now we know where all the stuff in the garage went! You keep that up and you'll be posting a "cleaned out the shed " thread before too long! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,158 #19390 Posted July 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, squonk said: Now we know where all the stuff in the garage went! You keep that up and you'll be posting a "cleaned out the shed " thread before too long! May be time to invest in a parts storage system. 3 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #19391 Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Sparky said: Rainy day so rearranging the shed. I have like 7 or 8 (or more ) mule-drives and two 42” RD’s, three 36” RD’s and either two or three 42” SD’s. Decks are either on a tractor or stacked in the shed, mule-drives are either on a tractor or stored on a shelf in the shed. Does anyone else do this? Label em with a sharpie ? Wow - call me dense, but I never realized or saw any reference to the fact that mules were different depending on the deck. Do they have different pulley angles, span of tightening adjustment, etc.? I've been swapping decks around without thinking about it, if they do. I have 3 different 48" SD decks, but had a 42" till I sold it, and another 42 that needs some repairs. If the mules are different, I guess I should pay more attention to making sure I keep the right ones with the right decks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,079 #19392 Posted July 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, davem1111 said: Wow - call me dense, but I never realized or saw any reference to the fact that mules were different depending on the deck. Do they have different pulley angles, span of tightening adjustment, etc.? I've been swapping decks around without thinking about it, if they do. I have 3 different 48" SD decks, but had a 42" till I sold it, and another 42 that needs some repairs. If the mules are different, I guess I should pay more attention to making sure I keep the right ones with the right decks. The belt lengths are different. The actual mule drives are the same except for 60" decks 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #19393 Posted July 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: May be time to invest in a parts storage system. Already started Ed! 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoPEZoO 522 #19394 Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: May be time to invest in a parts storage system. bhahahahahaha….yup. Did I mention my neighbor is a drywall finish guy? Mud buckets galore! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #19395 Posted July 3, 2023 Look what followed us home today! It will soon be my future mud mower 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,618 #19396 Posted July 3, 2023 8 hours ago, squonk said: Looks like you forgot to order deck wheels! Yes K & B are top notch! Chase TheBeagle on FB! Thanks @squonk and @Sparky. The show was a lot of work this year..... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #19397 Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: Thanks @squonk and @Sparky. The show was a lot of work this year..... I'll just pop in another reference for the excellent customer service I've experienced from you folks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #19398 Posted July 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Sparky said: It’s hard to install the pretty ones when I have this motley crew of assorted deck wheels patiently waiting to get put into action! Oh my gosh. That's more motley crew than Motley Crue !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #19399 Posted July 3, 2023 So like Sparky, this weekend I've gone through and inventoried and organized and packed away Wheel Horse parts (in one building ) because its July and hotter than Hades in North Carolina and I'm OCD, and all that put together made good sense for me to do this. The three black boxes all contain Wheel Horse parts. I am happy to say I have a much fresher idea of what I have and where its at. I had no idea I had so many Wheel Horse belts. The mower decks and my motley Crew of wheels and tires are in another building. Here goes; 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,013 #19400 Posted July 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Sparky said: Does anyone else do this? Label em with a sharpie ? I couldn't remember anything without my Sharpies! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
