So the bearings on both idler pulleys are shot on my ST824. Unfortunately, the pulley is tack welded together; to replace the bearing you must replace the pulley as well. At $20 each, I'm looking for alternatives. Anyone consider replacing this,
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Idler-Pulley/01213200/1769263?modelNumber=924082%2F000101
with this?
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Idler-Pulley/1502120MA/1691437
My concern is the shaft diameter appears to be about 3/8" on the MTD part and 1/2" on the Ariens. So, that's a show-stopper. But there must be an alternative. Perhaps I could drill out the weld and rivet it back together with new bearing installed.
As far as I can tell, this would be the replacement bearing...not 100%.
http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit7643
Although, I do see Sten has replacements that are less expensive.
This message was modified Nov 18, 2011 by manjestic
