2550 spindle failure. Replacement part?
 

Well my 2550 started making an aweful racket yesterday. got off and could see the pulley for the center blade was leaning to one side. I keep them greased, but got this mower from the previous owner about a year and half ago. Not sure if he kept them greased. Anyway, this is what I found after taking the blade and spindle spacer off.

You can see the cast around the upper right broke. Anyway, when I took the spindle off, about 5 pieced fell out of it.

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So according to my parts book, I need part #4 which is part number 918-3129B. So I can't find that part listed. I have found multiple 918-3129A and 918-3129C, but no B. Would A or C work? in inspected the spindle bolt and its fine. No scoring or wear of any type and not bent and I tried the grease fitting and grease is still coming out of the hole in the middle. Both spacers are good as well. Pulley is good too. I just need a replacement spindle. Would this one work? Or is it crap or what? http://www.amazon.com/Spindle-Assemb.../dp/B00J5LVI8I

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A google search shows that ebay says they will interchange and @ a good price
I Personally am not familiar with your part.
You might want to try google/ebay :bigthink:

Well I ordered the one at the link I posted above. We shall see. :) Already got shipping notification so at least they are fast. ha

I purchased these for one of my 3000 series decks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spindle-Hous...0AAOSwVFlT3mtG

Here are the seals you will need. Put the bottom ones in backwards so they don't push out when greased.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6PK-CUB-CADE...item416d8b0f1e

Bearings...if needed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281469436514...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The ones you purchased have the seals and bearings included.