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[mgonitzke]

you'll have to keep an eye on the shaft, as the belt hits it, it'll cause wear. There are some pics of the belt wearing into the axles. Maybe Kraig can find one or two.

It is not the belt but the mule drive pulley brackets that wear grooves into the axle.

 

[RAllison]

I'll take a look at both later today and send some pics

 

[kmcconaughey]

Yep, those mule drive pulleys can cut grooves into the axles.

 

[RAllison]

Neither the belt or brackets are hitting the axle,but the belt is right on that shaft

 

[mfrade]

It might be the picture but... is that belt upside down? Hard to see on my screen.
And my other idea is this the right length belt? If it was to long, that would bring the pulleys closer to the front...

 

[RAllison]

I looked at the127 and a p.o. had actually milled or ground a flat across that shaft to keep the belt from hitting is my guess

 

[RAllison]

The belt I don't know

 

[RAllison]

It didn't seem to long

 

[mfrade]

Can you measure it or find the numbers ? And then we can use CCS and see if it's the right one?

 

[abthomas]

Nothing should rub if all is correct !

 

[RAllison]

I'll measure after work and look for some numbers

 

[RAllison]

Nothing should rub if all is correct !

I agree!

 

[RAllison]

That belt does give the appearance its upside down in the pic...but its not

 

[kmcconaughey]

The mule drive pulley(s) would typically only contact the axle when mowing uneven terrain when the axle pivots down onto the pulley(s). If you only mow a nice flat lawn, the pulleys should never contact the axle.

Here are some photos from the tiller manuals showing under side views of various mule drives:

 

[kharvey]

Just wondering if you put the clutch on with the bearing pushed back if it releases correctly?
I fear the center button may bottom out on the end of the crankshaft.

 

[RAllison]

I don't know yet,I'm waiting for the wear button. I did use a piece of plastic just so I could spin it by hand and it seemed to release ok. Great point though,I'm gonna bring it back flush soon as I figure this belt thing out

 

[lpalma]

I see the PTO arm has been messed with, it should be the same thickness as the ends are.
That is one reason it s rubbing. Too long a belt also...

 

[kmcconaughey]

I see the PTO arm has been messed with, it should be the same thickness as the ends are.
That is one reason it s rubbing. Too long a belt also...View attachment 144983

Lew, good catch!

 

[RAllison]

Nicely done sir! So that dia should be the same all the way across?

 

[RAllison]

That front end is gonna have to be unbolted so I can fix that thing