ebinmaine 68,302 #1 Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) @OldWorkHorse Steve and I both need a clutch idler pulley on early tractors. The one from Trina's 856 military tribute tractor measures 3" od. How do we get these new? Is there a Sten's or other aftermarket number? Edited April 30, 2021 by ebinmaine 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,861 #2 Posted April 30, 2021 Well Eric, you could try our "Classified / Wanted" Section. A-Z, etc. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #3 Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: Well Eric, you could try our "Classified / Wanted" Section. A-Z, etc. 😀 Oh.. I know. In fact Lincoln was my first thought. I'll edit my first post. I was hoping for a part number from some place like Sten's or an alternate source for new ones. I need one and I want to put one in stock and I know Steve needs one too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #4 Posted April 30, 2021 Anything at Tractor Supply? I've seen various pulleys there.Just a thought. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #5 Posted April 30, 2021 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @OldWorkHorse Steve and I both need a clutch idler pulley on early tractors. The one from Trina's 856 military tribute tractor measures 3" od. How do we get these new? Is there a Sten's or other aftermarket number? Eric, PM @prondzy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,353 #6 Posted April 30, 2021 @ebinmaine Try K & B just bought 2 deck idler pulleys from him. There was a guy on here a couple of years ago that had a boat load of pulleys for sale. You may want to do a search. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricF 589 #7 Posted April 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said: Anything at Tractor Supply? I've seen various pulleys there.Just a thought. I was able to track down a pulley for a Bolens deck at TSC a while back. Correct pulley diameter and shaft size, but the overall thickness of the pulley due to heavier-gauge metal made it too thick to put the top shroud back on over it; had to run it exposed. May or may not be an issue for you; check your clearances under the belt shroud if you think they have a match. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,861 #8 Posted April 30, 2021 Waldo, I remember seeing all those pulleys that guy had...they were Wheel Horse pulleys also. Right, about 2 years ago in the For Sale Classifieds. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #9 Posted April 30, 2021 @prondzy rebuilds them. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,848 #10 Posted April 30, 2021 I got some rebuilt by Prodzy. Very 👍🏾 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #11 Posted April 30, 2021 Just tried a Google search for 3 in. OD idler pulley.Lots there.What size center hole do you need? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,866 #12 Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) 867 use pulley 1623 now 92-7102 only $45 Edited April 30, 2021 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #13 Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, pfrederi said: 867 use pulley 1623 now 92-7102 only $45 "Only"..... I don't mind spending money on something when I need to but I'm too damn cheap to spend $45 on a pulley... Between Steve and I we need 4. Edited April 30, 2021 by ebinmaine 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #14 Posted April 30, 2021 58 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said: Just tried a Google search for 3 in. OD idler pulley.Lots there.What size center hole do you need? Thanks Pete. I'll check it out when I get home. I think it's 3/8? Looks likely that we'll order four of them from @prondzy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #15 Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: Waldo, I remember seeing all those pulleys that guy had...they were Wheel Horse pulleys also. Right, about 2 years ago in the For Sale Classifieds. Steve I looked on my phone which is of course different from a pc. My listings using a search term "pulley or pulleys" only go back maybe six or seven months? I couldn't figure out how to go any further than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,353 #16 Posted April 30, 2021 @stevasaurus It was about 2 plus years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,474 #17 Posted April 30, 2021 @greenbushtrees I think was his handle. I've bought a few different pulleys from him over the years. I don't think I've ever seen him post much. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,760 #18 Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) I have an ebay listing with the 1623 pulley. I have TWO of these...$21.95 each + 5 ship. Ebay item : 133412177681 Edited April 30, 2021 by daveoman1966 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,417 #19 Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) I got one today at TSC for $19. 3 inch diameter with a 3/8 bearing. It will need a spacer on the mounting bolt, but that is easy enough. Edited May 2, 2021 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #20 Posted May 2, 2021 6 hours ago, kpinnc said: I got one today at TSC for $19. 3 inch diameter with a 3/8 bearing. It will need a spacer on the mounting bolt, but that is easy enough. Could you post pics please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,417 #21 Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Could you post pics please? I typoed that, it is 5/8 bore. I think the spacers are 3/4 but they have that size at TSC too. Edited May 3, 2021 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,302 #22 Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: I typoed that, it is 5/8 bore. I think the spacers are 3/4 but they have that size at TSC too. @OldWorkHorse Steve lookitt here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #23 Posted May 3, 2021 If I get a min ill swing by there today and see what I can find. Got to go the metal place to and we know what happened last time I went to TSC and the metal store all in one day... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 892 #24 Posted May 4, 2021 I always press the insert out of a wornout pulley and save them. A lot of them have that bearing and an insert pressed into it. Sometimes have to shorten the back side for alignment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #25 Posted May 4, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 2:23 PM, squonk said: @prondzy rebuilds them. I have had several rebuilt by @prondzy and you can’t beat his price and quality of work. I save every old original 1623 riveted idler pulley. Going to send them to Mike for rebuilds! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
