Big Sale Has Started - UPDATED 07-31-25 (01 Apr 2025)
As some of you know my dad passed away 2 months ago today, on May 31, 2025. I posted it in the Members Only section when it happened. Thanks to all of you who have offered kind words on the forum, with phone calls, and visits in person during this time.
The Big Sale is on but not like originally planned, it is a by appointment type of thing now. I don't have the manpower, or the desire to do a big event like originally planned, I just need to sell a lot of parts that are taking up too much space here. I have been told and believe we are overloaded with Wheel Horse parts like no one has ever seen. Peeps have already been coming in from different parts of the country and buying a lot of stuff due to seeing the sale page, and seeing we are the only Wheel Horse only business in the USA that does things on the scale we do. The sale will continue for awhile until I free up some more space but you may not want to wait too long as things are being sold every day and there are limits to how many of certain parts will be sold.
As it says on the page it is still under construction and the page isn't finished yet. I've had a ton of calls for parts and the Big Sale Page may help answer some questions about what is here before peeps call. I hope that page is also clear that we DO NOT SHIP anything... This is a by appointment type of thing now. Be sure to call before you come to make sure the day isn't already full with peeps scheduled to come in, and make sure what you want is still available.
48 Side Discharge Deck - Spindle Bearings - Sealed?
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I noticed two things, One spacer sleeve was rusted and one of the bearings was a metal shielded, the other three were neoprene. Me thinks someone else has been tinkering with this deck.
Time for my evening reward.
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M Bailey wrote: While you have the deck off I highly recommend installing at least 2 washout ports on your big 48" deck to alleviate the caked on grass situation, they really do work and would help eliminate rust holes in the future.
Keep us posted!
Tell me more about the washout ports. I see them on the newer tractors, but I have no experience with them.
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Geno wrote: Nice to see something go easy for once Kurt.
Don't get used to it.
I'm going to pay the price for this somewhere. Probably in spades!!!
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Tell me more about the washout ports. I see them on the newer tractors, but I have no experience with them.
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Washout ports are arguably the best thing since sliced bread. When the water hits the blades which are moving at ~18,000 feet per minute tip speed, or roughly 200 mph it acts like a pressure washer on steroids and literally blasts the crud off the inside of the deck. :dalek Pretty cheap insurance for an expensive deck.
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M Bailey wrote: [When the water hits the blades which are moving at ~18,000 feet per minute tip speed, or roughly 200 mph it acts like a pressure washer on steroids and literally blasts the crud off the inside of the deck. :dalek Pretty cheap insurance for an expensive deck.
I like that idea Major, I'm going to check it out.
BTW. The two outboard spindle are done. Went easy. I decided to go ahead and do the center one and I'm glad I did. The snap ring was loose and the bottom bearing was trashed. Funny it felt good. Anyway, Its got new bearings now. One of my outboard pulleys is bent, so I'll see if I can find one. As soon as I find a 3/4-16 nut for the bottom of the center spindle (yep! its been Bozo'd by a impact wrench) I'll button this up and give it a try.
This winter, I think I'll replace the center spindle housing that has a piece broken off.
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M Bailey wrote: I have 2 decks to rebuild this winter myself which as the wife says "keeps me out of her hair". You done good bro.
So you have a wife like that too. Actually, since we retired, All she does is putter in her garden, crochet, and watch murder mysteries. I can't stand murder mysteries, at least not non-stop 16 hours a day. So I go work in my shop and repair old tractors. Not a bad diversion and much better than some of the other options.
Well, I declare victory and have retired from the field. :happy1 I buttoned the deck up and got it mounted on my 520H. What a difference when I engaged the PTO. The noise and vibration are gone. Well worth the cost of the bearings and about a days work. I still have a lot of cosmetic work to do, but that can wait.
Major, Mega Thank You's for all the help :goodjob .
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