Bent Center Casting on 42" Deck
I think I just found why my 122 was sitting cast off in its previous owner's driveway: the center spindle housing is bent toward the side opposite the discharge, which I'm sure really screwed up the cutting performance of the deck as a whole.
The deck itself is straight: I sighted along it in several directions and noticed no bends, or misalignment, so that's not the problem.
After removing the casting, I noticed that the bearing housing is canted relative to the front edge of the casting.
Being cast iron, can this be straightened? How-- with a torch or something?
I wonder what bent that...
Anyway, thanks for any help.
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1965 122 with no bells or whistles, other than a spiffy restored 42" CI deck.
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