44A Spindle rebuild?
 

Hi Guys,
I have a couple of 44A decks and I have spindle issues on both. My question is can the bearings be replaced or does one have to replace the spindle assembly? A nearby IH dealer offered to send a spindle to my door for $175. If it is possible to install new bearing how do you get these bearings out? This is yet another first for me so any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks for any and all response. Wayne

Wayne:

Here is what you got........

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ll/1-44A-1.jpg

These bearings (ST745) are non serviceable. These bearings need to be replaced.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...dell/ST745.jpg

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R Bedell - Thank you for the information. It's hard for me to understand why IH would make such a part, with zerks, to be disposable. With todays costs to replace and repair, I'm thinking conspiracy. I assume the machined shaft is the main reason for expense. Oh well, on to the next project..

I'm not so sure on the conspiracy thing, they only lasted thirty some years. How many box store mowers will last three to four years?????

They'll last just about forever if they are greased properly...but the problem is that few of these decks had great maintenance. I've had some really nice ones that had probably been greased before every use.

You're right guys - Everything about these machines is pretty much bullet-proof. I just don't understand why these spindles don't have replacable bearings. They have such a nice, machined shafts that it just seems a waste. I have three 44As and all three shells are good to very good. 5 out of the 9 spindles are bad. Oh well... Conspiracy was probably the wrong term.

Hey guys! Realize this is going back a few years but I was wondering if somebody could help me out here with couple questions. My 44A spindles are toast.

Can I get the ST745 Bearings only? I'm having the deck powder coated by a friend who has a business doing this. HE seems to think #5, #6 and #7 will coat too once they're blasted.

This way I could get out around 70 bucks for each bearing, instead of around 160 for the whole assembly. Can't see it being an issue, anybody have any thoughts with this?

Also, that cover #5, it isn't tacked on that cup #7 is it? Mine wasn't, it was loose.

You sure can.

Nope, hence the two different part numbers

I have a thought...
# 5 and 7 should be replaced.I had a good set of bearings but they were loose in their housings.New housings took care of it,blast them and they can be PC'd.

Thanks for the replies guys! Appears those housing cups are around 70 each, plus cover another 20. At that point, might as well just go ahead and buy the entire assembly.

Not to sound like a cheapskate, but that's a near a 300 dollar decision.

IIRR but not sure, I think you can go to the new aluminum housings with replaceable taper roller bearings.
I did it on my 50A & 50C decks.
You might find a set of good used housings and the bearings are common outer GM wheel bearings LM11949 & LM 11910.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

George, where did you get them from? Saw some in the primline catalog I thought might work if I ever need t replace the ones On my 44a deck.

ebay for the bearings or rock auto, has good prices
as far as the housings, I found a rotted out deck from a 1720 and used them.

I agree with George.. find a later set of alum housings used and replace the bearings.. it works out great!

George..You wouldn't happen to know what models those alum housings are in would you? Or where I could possible find that information?

the 1720 cub cadet I got mine from had a 46" deck
others here will prolly reply with other models that used them.

I think most of the CCC built tractors had the aluminum housings with the replaceable tapered bearings... I know I had a 1204 with a 44C and it had them... somebody else feel free to chime in and correct me if im wrong

Thanks Jay