Just a follow up concerning "The Gospel"....
The bolts in question are not pictured, you have to look at the spindle parts for that info.
Note that both types are 3/8" NC x 1" long.
And don't bother trying to look up the bolt part numbers, they don't work.

Bolt
 

What this boils down to (Mr Bob) is to use some common sense and choose the right bolt to fasten the spindles to the deck securely. This is not rocket science, nor do you have to be "MacGyver" to figure this out to get the job done! :bash2:

Sam Mac would probably tell you, "stick those bolts in there and tighten those suckers up 'til their nuts ain't comin' loose"! Enuf said!! Git-R-Done!! :beerchug:

The correct bolt for the cast type spindle housing is somewhat critical for two reasons:

1. The "plow" bolt sits down deep enough in the casting for the square part of the bolt to lock into the square part of the hole. A carriage bolt wont grab.

2. More importantly, the center spindle pulley extends out beyond the bolt locations and slides down quite low on the spindle shaft.
If carriage or hex head bolts are used, the bottom of the pulley will hit the heads of the bolts. When you tighten the pulley down it will not even spin. The plow bolts have flat heads, thus no problem.

So there is some rocket science involved.

Naw not rocket science, FARMER science!!
Dem plow bolts is gooder fer lotsa stuff :biggrin2:

Bolt
 

Ok, Mr Bob...use the plow bolts (the right choice) and get it together! Have fun while you're at it!

Bolts
 

I hate to say it but I can't remember what I was working on last December when I started this thread. Anyhoo, have a good laugh on me and thanks for all the advice and have a great day.
Bob

Mr Bob "Bolt"
 

As I get older, I figure if I can't remember something, it probably wasn't very important. Thanks for the conversation among the members and some laughs about the "bolts"!! :biggrin2:

Thread? what thread?
oh yes we was discussing sewin' a button on a winter coat.
and if Mercerized cotton was better than button and carpet thread.
I remember now :bigthink:

Thread
 

ol' George, you're a stitch! I like your sense of humor...:biggrin2:

Bolt
 

Well I just remembered. I was working on a spare 38" deck that is stored under the building. Not going to pull it out from under the building until summer arrives. Sure glad you all have a good sense of humor. Not funny getting old. Have a great day.
Bob