Subframe to support pin bracket clearance??
 

I put a 44" deck on my 129 today and I am having issues with the rear support pins staying in the subframe. The pins are fully seated on the brackets but they came out twice today while mowing. I have two subframes and they are both 10 1/4" wide +/- a hair while the deck support pin brackets are at 10 15/16". Is this clearance normal. On my older NF stuff with decks, there is an 1/8" of difference between the two. Any input would be appreciated. Hate to have to put a deck on one of the Wheel Horses......

I can try to get pics if needed. Thanks in advance!!

On the subframe, is there still a "bar" welded between the two arms? I've seen before where they have broken and came out. You know how we like pics! Go ahead and kick one on here, we'll take a look-see! :beerchug:

J, the cross braces are still in both subframes. I will get pics in the morning and post them.

I have bent the arms on the Sub-Frame slightly outward to help with this problem.
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Pics
 

I took a couple of pictures with the deck all the way to the left. As you can see I have over a 1/2" gap on the right and the pin is barely in the hole on the right side.

I had a similar problem with the deck on my 782. It never really stayed centered and one side would drop off if I hit a bump hard. Over time it got worse. I tried bending it out a little but then I had trouble getting the pin to catch. Since I rarely take the deck off, I ended up replacing the pin and spring with a long shoulder bolt and that took care of the problem. It takes a little longer to pull the deck off but until I do a full rebuild and see what the issue is, it works for me.

I think bending the arms will help. You could always 1.) Cut the brace out, and weld in a slightly longer one. 2.) Add some washers between the spring pin bracket and subframe. The washers will be a pain and removal and install, but, if you can't bend them enough, or don't have a welder, I'm sure it would help. :beerchug:

Never had this problem myself, but I'm bettin that, that subframe is bent.

Thanks for the replies everyone!! I can make up for the gap, I just wanted to make sure it was nothing obvious that I was missing. As far as the subframe being bent, I have two that are the exact same width which is why I was unsure. I will fab something up and or tack weld washers or spacers to each side of the subframe.

maybe you can drill and put a clip thru the end so it can't come 0ff anymore, that way its still easy to remove without tools.