Removing the center spindle on a BX mower

[skeets]

OK is the spindle splined into the gear box? I have to get a broken bolt out of the spindle shaft,, yeah I know by a new one, wheres the fun in that . And does the spindle just slip in to the lower bushing/bearing bracket. Its days like this I wish I was 50 years younger!

 

[John T]

not sure if this is what you got going on....

 

[skeets]

Thanks JT I found that, I just need to k now if I have to take the gear box apart before I pull it off

 

[MOOTS]

Thanks JT I found that, I just need to k now if I have to take the gear box apart before I pull it off

Gear box has to come off as a unit. There is a snap ring (080) that has to come off to pull box.
To replace shaft, box has to come apart. But it is pretty simple.

 

[hagrid]

Try a left hand drill bit first.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I would try hagrid's suggestion first, maybe with some heat, not too much so you don't fry the oil seal (#17).

 

[skeets]

Yep I think Hagid has it I dont have a left handed drill but Im sure I can find one. Or drill it and an easy out,. I am getting to old to be messing with this stuff,, lol

 

[hagrid]

If you has Prime it'll arrive tomorrow.

https://a.co/d/06H4QeIc

Spindle bolt is approx 1/2" so a 1/4" bit should do nicely.

 

[skeets]

You da man

 

[Tughill Tom]

Or Harbor Freight,will have a set with extractors.

 

[John T]

Or Harbor Freight,will have a set with extractors.

Make sure you buy a cold chistle and a hammer to get the broken extractor pieces out.

 

[John T]

If you has Prime it'll arrive tomorrow.

https://a.co/d/06H4QeIc

Spindle bolt is approx 1/2" so a 1/4" bit should do nicely.

If you has Prime it'll arrive tomorrow.

https://a.co/d/06H4QeIc

Spindle bolt is approx 1/2" so a 1/4" bit should do nicely.

I would look for a set with bigger sizes.
Start at 1/4" and keep moving up until it starts to back out.

 

[skeets]

Make sure you buy a cold chistle and a hammer to get the broken extractor pieces out.

Ahh your cold man really cold

 

[John T]

Ahh your cold man really cold

It happens.

My sig line also applies.

 

[Spam Bot]

Ahh your cold man really cold

If you have ever had an extractor break off in the center of a stuck bolt, you'll understand why so many people hate bolt extractors. If you have enough of the bolt sticking out, use a vice grip to grab it and turn it out. If you want to get really exotic, buy a bolt-extraction induction heater. It costs about $125, and after you use it once, you will say, "I wish I had known about this tool years ago." I can't begin to tell you how many times mine has made my life much simpler, without having to struggle with a frozen bolt you know will snap off as soon as you put a tool on its head.

 

[John T]

Heat is the key. (you don't need much)
welding a nut to a broken bolt is the best way..
but in this case where you are concerned about damaging a seal.... left hand drill is best.

not only are you drilling in the correct direction, the generated heat helps release it.

 

[skeets]

If you have ever had an extractor break off in the center of a stuck bolt, you'll understand why so many people hate bolt extractors. If you have enough of the bolt sticking out, use a vice grip to grab it and turn it out. If you want to get really exotic, buy a bolt-extraction induction heater. It costs about $125, and after you use it once, you will say, "I wish I had known about this tool years ago." I can't begin to tell you how many times mine has made my life much simpler, without having to struggle with a frozen bolt you know will snap off as soon as you put a tool on its head.

Yeah I know man, I have had them shatter like glass too, thats why I said that was cold to even think about that

Heat is the key. (you don't need much)
welding a nut to a broken bolt is the best way..
but in this case where you are concerned about damaging a seal.... left hand drill is best.

not only are you drilling in the correct direction, the generated heat helps release it.

Heat is the key. (you don't need much)
welding a nut to a broken bolt is the best way..
but in this case where you are concerned about damaging a seal.... left hand drill is best.

not only are you drilling in the correct direction, the generated heat helps release it.

Yep you are right about the nut, but I dont weld so my options are limited. The bolt broke off flush with then of the spindle. So it should be all fun and games

 

[Spam Bot]

Sometimes it is less frustrating and agonizing to give the part to a machine shop to remove the broken bolt. I had some broken exhaust manifold studs, and knowing how difficult they are to remove, I handed the heads to a machine shop to remove them. Before they started, they magnafluxed the heads and found a crack in one. This alone saved me a lot of aggravation if I had just had them remove the broken studs and then put the engine back together. Bring the part over to the machine shop and get a price. Asking is free, and it might surprise you how inexpensive it might be.