The only washer I can recall being on the spindle is the outside washer the outer bolt goes thru. There should be a small amount of looseness side to side. Sounds like a PO did some welding to fix something he thought was wrong with it, but probably wasn't.
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DWayne
1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck
10" moldboard plow
2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
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