This is just a quick "How to" easy fix/repair on a stripped deck spindle pulley. Watch for this on these these import deck spindles. This one is for a Cub Cadet RZT 50 mower made by MTD. The top of the spindle shaft is not threaded all the way down to the top of the spindle pulley. It relies only on those small splines in the stamped steel pulley to keep the pulley connected to the spindle shaft. If these splines strip, which they will if the nut cannot reach the top of the pulley, instead of buying a new replacement, just add a 5/8 (or 16mm) flat washer and a 5/8 (or 16mm) lock washer on top of the pulley so the lock nut/washer combo can make full contact with the spindle pulley and lock it down to the shaft. Easy fix. UPDATE: After chatting with "AMENd" in the comments section below about flat washers and better/stronger repairs, I disassembled some of the old factory spindles I had in the shop for bearing replacements. Some had a flat washer UNDER the pulley, some did not. If the new spindle assembly is missing this flat washer (mine were) you'll need to use the washer from the factory spindle or match up a new flat washer to replace the missing one. I'm not certain but I think the factory units all had these flat washers in place and the aftermarket replacements did not. It's a much stronger repair to have flat washers above and below the pulley to support it. The comment section on these videos can be a gold mine. You guys are sharp and I always appreciate the input and discussion. Thanks!

Spindle Kit for Cub Cadet RZT 50: https://www.amazon.com/RebuildCadet...

This video may not appeal to engine builders and since it's not my normal content, I'm posting this one without notification. Those with a Cub Cadet or other like branded MTD lawn tractors / riding mowers may find it useful. (Especially if you're replacing the mowing deck spindles with the more economic parts.)

Thanks, Chris "Kentucky Fried Fixes"

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