44a vs 44c
 

So Im getting ready for spring and noticed my 44c deck is worse than I thought. I found what's said to be a "good deck" but it's a 44a. From what I read the differences are the pulleys. Can anyone confirm or am I way off thinking I can just swap everything over to the other deck.

Yes, swap the pulleys and move the one clevis inward...you may have to drill a new hole.

Beth is correct as always, :biggrin2: and
to be specific, the center drive pulley is the one that has a groove that accepts either a 1/2" or 5/8" drive belt from the engine.
Sometimes the pulleys are stuck on the shaft, so use P&P ( patience and perseverance) when using penetrating oil
Pullers are to be used with great caution as many times one gets overzealous and ruins the pulley edge. :bigeyes:
The pulleys are not cheap and IIRR, it has been mentioned they were NLA but not sure on that.