65. Rebuilding a snapper spindle

[@janbill79]

Very full of information video, about everything to do with the spindle, & spindle housing & the 2 bearings. You do such a good job at explaining it. Now I kinda wonder about the type of bearings I have inside mine.

[@janbill79]

It's been 2 months, so I just re-watched he whole video. I can only like it 1x wished I would of ordered some bearings with shields ahead of time as long as it's apart for cleaning and painting. Now I cant wait to get out there and see if I have open / closed, type.

[@carolburnett8372]

We enjoy your videos, so helpful.....

[@jimjackson9381]

Well thanks for watching and I’m glad I can help with any issues you may have had and I hope you’re a subscriber that will help me. Jim

[@carolburnett8372]

@@jimjackson9381 yes, of course we are both subscribing to your videos....

[@jimjackson9381]

@@carolburnett8372 Well thank you very much that really helps me. Jim

[@frankmillican5160]

Very informative video. Wish I had seen all your videos about working on Snapper mowers earlier. I've learned a lot. Thanks

[@airplanegeorge]

got it off, it was bent, hammered it straight, mowed the lawn, thanks again!

[@jamesosborne734]

I really enjoyed your video on replacing bearings in the spindle. James Osborne

[@jimjackson9381]

James Osborne Thanks This is what I do at work. Jim

[@leoo0076]

Life saver! Thanks Jim!

[@bohunker1]

Very helpful, thank you

[@airplanegeorge]

blade adaptor unscrews!!! thank you, was about to drag out my torch and put the heat to it.

[@chrislnflorida5192]

I didn't know that either 👍👍. My concern was the lock nut, if their suppose to be a lock washer or flat under the lock nut. I take it their is not 👍👍

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Great video 👍👍. This video is the only 1 I've found on how to remove the blade adaptor I didn't know the adaptor spun off the shaft 👍👍. My concern the nut (Locking) holding the adaptor on is ONLY precaution to keep the adaptor from spinning off? Also my concern if their was a lock washer or flat under the lock nut, which u didn't show, meaning their NO washer?

[@jimjackson9381]

No there is not a lockwasher under the nut on the blade mounting bar but usually you will have your hands full trying to get the bar off, let me know if you have any issues and need any help. Jim

[@chrislnflorida5192]

@@jimjackson9381 😁😁😁😁 I'm not yet attempting to remove the blade adaptor. If i have problems I will get back woth u. Great, thank u ✌

[@jimjackson9381]

Chris Vuras-Vourazeris Please do that’s why am doing this is to help my viewers save money and do their own repairs. Jim

[@hamio48]

Good video and tips. Can you tell me how free the spindle should spin? Mine are pretty stiff, that is, they don't turn freely and are quite noisy.

[@jimjackson9381]

If a bearing turns stiff that necessarily does not mean it’s bad a barrier and should not spin freely for 30 seconds of bearing if it is new will spin stiff but it should not be noisy or it should not be rough if it is then it’s bad. Jim

[@lanceglawson1971]

I have a 30 inch 10 horsepower old school Snapper just like the one you're showing. I'm trying to locate Japan or American made spindle bearings. Every place that I have called or visited said the only people that makes that bearing is in Taiwan. is there anyway I can get a better bearing than that junky Taiwan bearing? Thanks so much

[@grabes2]

Hey Jim, love your videos! I'd like to have bearings on hand for my series 6 refurbish project - happen to have the bearing series? 6203? 6205? Keep up the great work!

[@jimjackson9381]

Thanks Andrew and thanks for watching and hopefully being a subscriber. Jim

[@dkruitz]

Thanks for this! I just bought 2 Snapper RER mowers yesterday at auction and the both suffer from stripped blade holders and spindles. The first is a Series 2 Model 2536 and I see Comet faintly on the steering support. Any idea when it was made?

[@jimjackson9381]

dkruitz Hi it's Jim I'm not sure when they came out if I had to guess I would probably say in the mid 60s if you need any help fixing those send me an email to. [e-mail] talk to you soon Jim

[@is4442]

Where I can find the ball bearing for the spindle and what is the size of it? It looks like it's possible to replace the bearings without taking the spindle of the lawn mower.

[@jimjackson9381]

You should be able to get new spindle bearings from Parts Tree.Com. and I suppose you can replace the bearings without taking the housing off the mower deck but it’s a lot simpler to just pull it out I’ve never tried it with it in the deck let me know how it works. Jim

[@is4442]

@@jimjackson9381 Thank you very much I'll let you to know when I do that

[@jimjackson9381]

@@is4442 it’s. partstree.com I will try to get that number before work tomorrow if I remember. Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

@@is4442 The bearings are use our TimKen and the part number is 204RR6A4362 These bearings are permanently lubricated for the life of the bearing do not pull the shield out of the side of the bearing it does not need any further lubrication. Jim

[@is4442]

@@jimjackson9381 I replaced the bearings without taking the spindle of the lawn mower. I would like to send you photos to your email just let me know which email to use I'm sure that you will like it Thank you very much

[@jamesseelow3841]

OK. My spindle (broken off the plate) is out, but I can't get the blade adapter off. It just spins with the shaft. What's the best way to get if off without ruining the shaft? Love your videos.

[@jimjackson9381]

James Seelow See if video 234 helps you out with that issue. Jim

[@jamesseelow3841]

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll check it out.

[@jamesseelow3841]

So when all else fails, cut it off? Can I put the top of the shaft (the smooth part) into the vise and try to get it off?

[@jimjackson9381]

James Seelow Well at this point I guess you could try that as long as it doesn’t mess up where the bearings ride. Jim

[@jamesseelow3841]

@@jimjackson9381 well it did mess it up pretty bad, but with a lot of heat I finally got it off. Looks like a new shaft will be needed tho. Thanks for your help

[@KT-mb3gp]

Hey Jim My spindle flange weld is cracked . Would you weld it or buy a new spindle ? Great videos.

[@jimjackson9381]

Well I will try to weld it first but you’re gonna have to disassemble it and get all the grease out of the inside of it and clean it then I would either have to be wire brushed or sandblasted and if that doesn’t work then I would buy a new housing not an entire spindle. Jim

[@M.TTT.]

Blade bar is super stuck on my spindles, tractor had sat for a long time in a damp shed. Oh well I'll keep at it. May need new spindles I guess.

[@jimjackson9381]

I’ve had some I’ve had to beat off with a hammer, typically it ruins the blade mounting bar but it doesn’t seem to hurt the spindle shaft itself I’ve had some I actually cut them in half with a Dremel tool and broke them off that way. Jim

[@M.TTT.]

@@jimjackson9381 I tried everything, nothing would hold the shaft from spinning, munged up the threads on the pulley side trying to double nut, but I can fix them I think. Finally I pulled out a plumber's wrench which I've never really used before, it held the shaft like nobody's business. Blade holder in vice and some elbow grease and it's off now. Least I can hopefully use a 3/4-16 die on this one and the other should be all good. I should make a video and post it

[@stevenseabolt3588]

who much would it cost to replace spider housing bearing to h a ve it fit

[@jimjackson9381]

I would have to know what model number your machine is so I know what spindle you have. Jim

[@Oceanman551]

Do you have order number and place to order bearings the sealed bearings.

[@jimjackson9381]

I get them from Parts Tree.Com out of Texas and all you need is your model number to get the correct bearings. Jim

[@stevef8993]

Hi Jim, it's Steve. I finally got my spindle apart after having to cut and grind off the blade adapter. Where did you get the cylinder honing tool? Do you have a part number for that? After all this time, I'm still going back through the videos. Keep 'em up. Thanks.

[@jimjackson9381]

PhoenixKing F Hi cylinder hone I just picked up at the local auto parts store they have several different sizes for whatever you want to use it for, you just pick out the size you need. Thanks Jim

[@stevef8993]

Jim Jackson. Thanks Jim. Much appreciated.

[@RickChriestenson]

Is the plate for the blade supposed to be flat.mine looks a little bent.

[@jimjackson9381]

Yes, the blade mounting bar should be flat with no twists or bends in it

[@mantaship]

If it's a really tight fit for your bearings, can you just chill them? Or does that damage the shielding?

[@jimjackson9381]

Will Black I will it's Jim and it won't hurt to put the bearings in the freezer that will shrink them a couple thousands and if you have to you can put the spindle housing in the oven around 200°, but if you do this make sure you get the bearings in the right position because when they both equalize temperature you won't get them apart let me know how it turns out talk to you soon Jim

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

Are they greasable with out taking them apart and why on the drive train is thier a chain caseon only one side

[@jimjackson9381]

ANDERSONEXPRESS7 Hi, this is Jim at. Jim's fix-it shop if you live in the United States and I say that because the last viewer I helped lived in south Africa, So send me your phone number to my email not on this KZbin channel my email is. [e-mail]. And I will call you later this afternoon I think these questions I need to talk to you in person and not through an email. Hope to talk to you soon Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

ANDERSONEXPRESS7 I'm responding on your questions on the snapper typically you do not need to grease the bearings in your spindle most bearings are greased for life if your bearings are making noise or if your blade is vibrating the bearings are already shot and greasing is not gonna help them . Your other question on the chain case why is there only one on one side actually your chain case hangs in the middle of the Axle your differential is on the right-hand side hooked to the right hand fender it works a lot like your differential in your old cars there was only one in the center of the axle that drove both tires The differential on the snapper mounted on one side Drive both tires I hope this helps if not email me and I'll answer your questions thanks for your interest and comments talk to you soon Jim

[@Gorbitschov]

Jim, I am looking for the blade bar/adapter as you call it. Do you have one for sale?

[@jimjackson9381]

Michael Meredith Hi It’s Jim Right now I don’t have any blade mounting bars I am waiting for two for myself sorry. Jim

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

Thank u

[@chasefell1268]

Hi Jim I just finished a Snapper spindle build the metal collar slipped down during assembly all put back together collar it’s not in its machined groove how important is this thanks Chase in Alabama

[@carolburnett8372]

We are looking for your Facebook page......????

[@jimjackson9381]

I don’t do much on Facebook just KZbin, why? Jim

[@carolburnett8372]

@@jimjackson9381 It seems easier to chat on Facebook, but you do see these and chat here, not all do......thanks very much and two of us will subscribe.....

[@jimjackson9381]

@@carolburnett8372 Well I do have a email account if that’s easier it is [e-mail] Thanks again. Jim