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mower deck rebuild
I am planning to rebuild one of my mower decks. I think this is a 44a
I have a lot of questions. Like is the front roller still available? What did these stickers say? Are they still available?
I have a lot of questions. Like is the front roller still available? What did these stickers say? Are they still available?
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Yes, it’s A 44.
The roller should be available in plastic now. Decal on top is just the IH logo the one on the chute is a safety warning. Check maple hunter for decals.
The roller should be available in plastic now. Decal on top is just the IH logo the one on the chute is a safety warning. Check maple hunter for decals.
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Bottom side.
Am i right to assume the front end of the discharge area is supposed to be square? Mine looks like it was run into something at some point.
What are these holes for?
Cover off
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The skids seem to be a bit wore down or are they supposed to be flat on the bottom?
Removed the blades. Chute side had these washers in thos order
The other two only had the big metal washer. What are the correct whashers and in what sequence?Two 149's, one with a mower deck, a blade, and a roto-tiller, the other for restoration
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I think this deck has mowed a lot of grass....
Front roller axle bracket Is this part supposed to be blue? Are the side spindle assemblies serviceable? As in, can you take them apart and replace the bearings and seals? Mine spin freely. Should i just grease them and move on? The middle spindle must have been just worked on by someone. New timken bearings. The bottom seal was trashed, however. I will be replacing both seals on that when it goes back together.
Front roller axle bracket Is this part supposed to be blue? Are the side spindle assemblies serviceable? As in, can you take them apart and replace the bearings and seals? Mine spin freely. Should i just grease them and move on? The middle spindle must have been just worked on by someone. New timken bearings. The bottom seal was trashed, however. I will be replacing both seals on that when it goes back together.
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The one on the left is a little bent
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Sticker set ordered from maple hunter. Thanks, JMotuzick.
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Nice job there Gibby. Yes front side should be bent back to a right angle of the top. Your 44 is in pretty good shape. Bearings and seals all replaceable. I have a thread somewhere on fixing up my 44c deck.
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Thanks dag. Is there a recommended vender for bearings, seals, front roller, and wheels? My wheels are shot, it would be cool to get some that color matched the deck like the old ones.
Thanks
Jonathan
Thanks
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I spent a couple hours with a welder re-profiling the front skids and welding up the oblong roller mount holes.
Now its all off to sandblast and powder coat.
Now its all off to sandblast and powder coat.
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Looks great. Couple things to think about. The rear hanger "u" brackets bolts tend to pull through the deck sheet metal. U should consider welding a plate inside for the three bolts, or at a minimum install big washers on the inside. This is a little tricky with the baffles so close but it can be done. I like the idea of a 3/8" round rod welded around the bottom edge. I did that and I think it added lots of strength to the bottom flimsy edges. That idea again is in my rebuild thread. The discharge side rear wheel bracket is very prone to cracking at the weld to the deck. Any extra help there is always welcome. Honestly I don't see many that are not broken and patched up. Keep the pictures coming. Check eBay for bearings and seals. I know a couple other places but don't want to say till I check them out.
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Is the 3/8 rod to add rigidity? Ill look into the discharge side wheel. I think ill do washers for the lift brackets as the metal is still pretty thick. Thanks for the tips.
What are the two holes for at the end of the discharge chute?
Thanks
Jonathan
What are the two holes for at the end of the discharge chute?
Thanks
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I want to say those holes were for a bolt on deflection sheild inside the discharge. In the search bar up top put in "overhaulin a 50c deck" I posted some of my pics on that guys thread.
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Nice fast work!
Your center spindle can be rebuilt outside 2 should be used until they explode and then buy 2 used ones to match the center and rebuild! The water pump bearing type like the outer two are a sealed unit. New bearings cost about the same as a complete NEW spindle assembly from MTD.
Keep up the good work and keep us posted
Your center spindle can be rebuilt outside 2 should be used until they explode and then buy 2 used ones to match the center and rebuild! The water pump bearing type like the outer two are a sealed unit. New bearings cost about the same as a complete NEW spindle assembly from MTD.
Keep up the good work and keep us posted
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Why are these spindles called water pump bearings?
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I never figured that out either!
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Probably like old car water pump set-up. On one of my rebuilds I searched for new bearings and I was seeing old car water pump rebuild kits super cheap. But they r not drilled for grease...or threaded.
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These are still sitting on the shelf.... waiting for a decent shell
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Those holes are for a deflector for the chute. Most people take them off and pitch them because it clogs up easily. A mulching plug can also be installed there. I’ve never seen a factory one but I made one that works well.
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Around here decent shells are getting harder to find. Specially the pin on ones. Have been looking lately because I have one maybe two years left on mine.
And I even take it off every end of season clean and paint the inside. Rust never sleeps
And I even take it off every end of season clean and paint the inside. Rust never sleeps
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I was hoping to make it till the end of season with this spindle belt but alas this was not to be.
Guess I got my money's worth out of that one. Here's what I'm talking about. These decks were never meant to run for fifty years
Guess I got my money's worth out of that one. Here's what I'm talking about. These decks were never meant to run for fifty years
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Ken..that belt looks scary..lol. My brother had a belt go on his exmark mower. He jumps on Amazon and buys one listed as an "Amazon choice" for his mower. He calls me all excited how his Amazon belt was under half the price of an exmark belt. I said to get a good belt on order as a new backup. He text me two weeks later..."I guess i should have bought the real belt.
As for the rust...pop rivit a chunk of old license plate over it. The grass should clog what don't fit too tight..
As for the rust...pop rivit a chunk of old license plate over it. The grass should clog what don't fit too tight..
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Dag, I'm done mowing for the year.
The rust hole is pretty much confined to one corner.
But that's usually the case. And how it begins. Suppose that I could weld in a patch plate
The rust hole is pretty much confined to one corner.
But that's usually the case. And how it begins. Suppose that I could weld in a patch plate
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This is going to have to do. Washed it down, tossed some graphite paint on and put it away.
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Looks perfect Ken! that's about how I have been repairing stuff. A little bit of maintenance and milk it for every last bit. I wonder what happened to the original poster. Show us where you are at with the rebuild?
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Still waiting on powder coat........
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Errrrrr.....
By the time they get done ill be putting my snow plow back on...
Jonathan
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Errrrrr.....
By the time they get done ill be putting my snow plow back on...
Jonathan
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That is going to be a fine looking deck when done!
I don't focus a whole lot of attention on accessories paint wise anymore. I had barely enough graphite paint left in the can for this one. But it's important to keep up after decks come storage time. This one was in real nice shape until a couple of years ago. When I hurt my back in 17 I left it on the machine all Winter, by the following Spring the rust hole had shown up. That's how fast it happens.
I don't focus a whole lot of attention on accessories paint wise anymore. I had barely enough graphite paint left in the can for this one. But it's important to keep up after decks come storage time. This one was in real nice shape until a couple of years ago. When I hurt my back in 17 I left it on the machine all Winter, by the following Spring the rust hole had shown up. That's how fast it happens.
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Ouch!
So now i find out that i am going to have to powder coat my parts myself.... so much for co workers helping you out.
Jonathan
So now i find out that i am going to have to powder coat my parts myself.... so much for co workers helping you out.
Jonathan
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Being able to powder coat anything in virtually any color (including the correct IH and MTD colors) at a moments notice is one thing I miss about the old job. That and when they removed the old vapor degreasing tank. That tank was GREAT, used 1,1,1-trichloroethane and you could take a dirty, greasy engine block, Drop it in there and watch as it all just rinsed off. Stuff would even get into oil passages and clean out sludge like nothing. Of course if you stuck your hand in the vapor you would seriously regret it as it would attack the oil in your skin and maker it into something like paper in about 2 seconds...
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