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    Spindle failure

    To compare spacer length it's easy to feel the any difference or use a vernier caliper , by setting the housing on about something like a 3/4 socket and dropping the spacer in . Any difference will of course be at the top .
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    Spindle failure

    The reason i don't press one in is to accommodate the expansion forces when those parts increase in length as they gain temperature , The pushed in bearing can move if need be so side stress isn't attempting to force the balls out the side of their housing . If the sleeve that's between the...
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    Date of Posts

    Is there a reason the date of a post isn't bold print ?
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    Spindle failure

    Many have both bearings pressed in . The last JD i replaced the bearings on had the top bearing a push fit . Those that don't have i reduced the outer race of that bearing diameter until it was a push fit .
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    Spindle failure

    The next time you have the chance measure the length of the spacer and compare that measurement to the distance apart the 2 outer bearing races will be when seated completely . If the spacer length is a few thousandth less than the other measurement you're good to go . If it's not less the...
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    Spindle failure

    Those with a spacer between the 2 bearings , at minimum 1 of those 2 bearings needs to be a push fit . ie - the outer race needs to be able to be pushed in with your fingers .
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    What Should I Look for in a Reliable Lawnmowing Service?

    They do what they say they'll do and ask for 3 references , Go see those references in person .
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    Spindle failure

    Is there any measures to prevent pushing the remaining seals out .
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    Can't Find Tire Leak

    When the kid at the farmer's CO - OP told me about the side walls and they couldn't patch those those new tires because of the material the manufacturer made them of it was a no-brainer . Tube time and that's when i discovered my drill press was a valuable piece of equipment to hold the wheel...
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    murray riding mower

    Try searching on line for a wiring schematic . I have a older schematic but having a brain moment that keeps me from posting the pic .
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