johnnymag3 2,515 #1 Posted September 25, 2020 This may have been here before, but I cannot seem to find it. How do I remove the spindle shaft from the Spindle itself??. The thread on the blade side is ugly.. Thanks, john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #2 Posted September 26, 2020 Would a thread file fix it up? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,583 #3 Posted September 26, 2020 pick up a DIE NUT at local h/w store , use penetrating oil as the lubricant , simple / easy ,pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #4 Posted September 26, 2020 43 minutes ago, peter lena said: pick up a DIE NUT at local h/w store , use penetrating oil as the lubricant , simple / easy ,pete I do this yearly to my decks 3/4" NF die. Makes it much easier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #5 Posted September 26, 2020 There are no threads left down low where it needs to have threads...the previous owner was overzealous, and ruined the threads Now its my headache to repair / replace for a customer... thanks, john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #6 Posted September 26, 2020 5 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: There are no threads left down low where it needs to have threads...the previous owner was overzealous, and ruined the threads Now its my headache to repair / replace for a customer... thanks, john If we're you I would remove the entire shaft from the assembly, the weld around the damaged threads to build up the worn away material then tap with a die. Its ruined so you can't make it worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #7 Posted September 26, 2020 No can do....not a welder.....a wonderful mechanic though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,648 #8 Posted September 26, 2020 You might get better help if you told what type if spindle you are working on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #9 Posted September 26, 2020 I dont know......I have not taken it apart yet..... but I will. !!! thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #10 Posted September 26, 2020 How and where do I determine that.....LEE 1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #11 Posted September 26, 2020 If the top pulley is cast iron its a double d spindle. If its metal then take the nut off on the pulley end if you see a Grove in the pulley for a keyway its a 3/4" spindle shaft if it is all round then its 5/8". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #12 Posted September 26, 2020 Suspect you have one of these. If you narrow it down each model has a breakdown of the spindle assemblies with the parts list that should help Mower DNA 48" side discharge 1966-1967 model RL-486 replaced by 1968 model 5-1481 1969 model 5-1482 1970 model 5-1483 1971 model 5-1200 1972 model 5-1201 1973 model 5-1202 1973-1974 model 5-1210 1975 model 5-1211 1976 model 65-48MS01 1976 model 65-48MS02 1977 model 75-48MS01 - These all used blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note - 3/4" or .750" is 19.05mm 1977 model 75-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - (First deck to use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1978 model 85-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS00 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1979 model 95-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1980 model 05-48MS01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1981-1983 model 05-48MS02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. 1984 model 05-48MS03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 3/4" ID - Originally had a nylon-insert nut holding spindle pulley on. Note - 17mm is .669" 1985 model 05-48MS04 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1986-1988 model 05-48MS05 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1987-1988 model 05-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1989 model 15-48SC01 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1990 model 15-48SC02 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1991-1992 model 15-48SC03 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1993-1997 model 78360 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. 1998-2007 and 2009-12 model 78361 - Uses 6203 bearings with 17mm ID - (These all use blades with 3/4" center hole) - Originally had a standard nut and lockwasher holding spindle pulley on. I picked one. Click on the picture to see it. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #13 Posted September 26, 2020 My guess its a 1984....but will know tomorrow...Thank you everyone !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #14 Posted September 26, 2020 The white tag is half gone, no numbers.....ugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites