My Method for getting stubborn pulleys off spindles
 

Yesterday I ask for some information on removing the pulleys from the outside spindles off a 44c mower deck. I got 3 responses from J-mach, Deltacub, and darkminion17. All were good suggestions and I truly thank you for your input. But they were to naught.
So last night I went to bed with this on my mind and when I awoke this morning I had an idea. Straight to my shop even before coffee I went to work and I had them off in about an hour without any damage.
Thought I would share this on a new thread for anyone having trouble removing pulleys it worked really well for me.


First of all remove the top nut an air Impact wrench is suggested.
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Then to the drill press and drill 2 - 1/4" holes one on each side of the pulley nut and tap the holes with a 1/4" tap
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Then bolt your puller to the pulley and it will pop off, but it is best to use some good penetrating oil I used PB blaster and let them soak over night.
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I don't know if this is the right forum to post this in but this method worked for me and I wanted to share it. Maybe it will help someone who is trying to rebuild spindles and save some$$$.

:beer2::beerchug:Slick idea

Did you remove the grease zerk that was on top of the spindle? I have done that trick for the pto basket pulley.

Not a bad idea, but I'd have had to have coffee FIRST. :biggrin2:

Nice trick Larry! I cant believe that dollar store puller withstood that kind of abuse!:biggrin2: :beer2:

It doesn't look happy :bigeyes:

Yeah I removed the grease zerk, the hole is perfect to hold the puller in line.

Belive it or not it's homemade by my dad. Many years ago. I sure do miss him.