twiisted71 50 #1 Posted July 2, 2020 Trying to get this old girl (C-81) badk in shape and managed to lose the outer spacer on the mule drive!!! Anyone happen to know the length? I can order one online but I'd like to get it up and running ASAP. It is 3/4" ID, correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,022 #2 Posted July 2, 2020 3/4" ID X 1/2" long 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiisted71 50 #3 Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Ed that was quick! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,022 #4 Posted July 2, 2020 It took longer to find a wrench to get the guard off than to measure the bushing. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #5 Posted July 2, 2020 I believe it is Murphy's Law sub-paragraph 3, section 5 which states: "A lost item shall only be found upon the postman delivery a suitable replacement." 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,070 #6 Posted July 2, 2020 5 hours ago, twiisted71 said: I can order one online but I'd like to get it up and running ASAP. Any good hardware store or big box home supply will have 3/4" bushings you can cut to the desired length. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #7 Posted July 3, 2020 Almost any 3/4" ID piece of round stock would do in a pinch if you can cut it straight and smooth out the ends. Even PVC would work for a while as long as the bearings in your pulleys are in good shape. I wouldn't recommend leaving it that way though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiisted71 50 #8 Posted July 3, 2020 I picked up a section of 3/4 spacer but as per usual its cheap roll formed junk not a piece of DOM. Probably doesn't matter at all in this application but it its lasted for over 40 yrs I'd like to give it a shot at the next 40. Mr Murphy and his laws are definitely on the side of the prosecution everytime he gets near me and my projects! And I'm sure I'll find the old one as soon as I've cut the box store garbage and installed it. I'll probably see it leaving Earth's orbit as it exits the underside of the mower deck at the speed of light! 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,787 #10 Posted July 3, 2020 @twiisted71! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chex313 123 #11 Posted July 3, 2020 If I know the vicinity where the object may have been lost, I start randomly dropping things and follow them to the nooks where they roll. I'll often find lost things, tho never the actual thing I'm looking for. Also never use needed items for they will disappear permanently into the void. True story... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
