scoob8000 29 #1 Posted June 17, 2019 So a few years back I replaced the bearings in a new to me 48" SD deck (mid 1990s vintage). One of the spindles was missing the bottom part with the C clip groove. I popped a new bearing in and was good for awhile, but now the bearing keeps falling. Time for a new spindle. What's the best source for these now? My local guy tells me he can't get them, but I'm finding the housing for around $60 on Amazon or Jacks. Granted, I'd still need to find the C clip since mine is long gone. Any better options, or better yet anyone have one they want to sell me? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #2 Posted June 17, 2019 dale's mower service will have new ones at the show eric j 45 minutes ago, scoob8000 said: So a few years back I replaced the bearings in a new to me 48" SD deck (mid 1990s vintage). One of the spindles was missing the bottom part with the C clip groove. I popped a new bearing in and was good for awhile, but now the bearing keeps falling. Time for a new spindle. What's the best source for these now? My local guy tells me he can't get them, but I'm finding the housing for around $60 on Amazon or Jacks. Granted, I'd still need to find the C clip since mine is long gone. Any better options, or better yet anyone have one they want to sell me? Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,024 #3 Posted June 18, 2019 I have a bucket of used housings loaded for the show. Not sure what they fit though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,583 #4 Posted June 18, 2019 regular bearing failure should be the question, what are you using for grease ? lucas and royal purple have a high flash point on their greases , check that out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoob8000 29 #5 Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks guys, but I'm not going to be able to make it to the show.. Pete, I replaced them when I got the deck because they were worn and wobbly. The deck was in rough shape before I patched and cleaned it up. I usually use regular red grease and haven't had a bearing fail yet (knock on wood). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #6 Posted June 18, 2019 May be something in this current thread that will help Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
