Approximately 20 years ago the blade spindles on my John Deere 111H made in 1980, finally wore out. I wanted to put a larger diameter spindle in them using precision ground water hardening drill rod left in the unhardened state. This required different size bearings then were originally in the housing as well as some lathe work on each end. I removed the rubber seal on both the top and lower bearings on the inside as you did, and added a grease zerk in the middle of the housing pumping it completely full. (There were no zerks at all originally!!). I was worried about pressure so I added a tiny weep hole on each bearing seal. That mower has cut grass ever since. I grease it once a year in the fall and it takes very little. It’s probably one of the last 111’s to be cutting grass almost 45 years later.
If you go to a bearing supply house they will tell you the ones with the metal covers are called “shielded” and normally are used in an environment that is harsh and would rip the rubber covers off of a bearing called “sealed”
I think it’s just personal preference. I like to pack them full myself. They’re supposed to be sealed and the metal covers are dust covers that will allow grease to get in. Great video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I think it’s just personal preference. I like to pack them full myself. They’re supposed to be sealed and the metal covers are dust covers that will allow grease to get in. Great video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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You are right about the finish of the spindle housing can tell if it is worth the money 🤑💰 you pay for them
Approximately 20 years ago the blade spindles on my John Deere 111H made in 1980, finally wore out. I wanted to put a larger diameter spindle in them using precision ground water hardening drill rod left in the unhardened state. This required different size bearings then were originally in the housing as well as some lathe work on each end. I removed the rubber seal on both the top and lower bearings on the inside as you did, and added a grease zerk in the middle of the housing pumping it completely full. (There were no zerks at all originally!!). I was worried about pressure so I added a tiny weep hole on each bearing seal. That mower has cut grass ever since. I grease it once a year in the fall and it takes very little. It’s probably one of the last 111’s to be cutting grass almost 45 years later.
That is awesome, you did a great job!
If you go to a bearing supply house they will tell you the ones with the metal covers are called “shielded” and normally are used in an environment that is harsh and would rip the rubber covers off of a bearing called “sealed”
Thank you for sharing love your channel!
Thanks for watching!
I also drill and tap them and remove inside covers, zerts are worth the extra time and effort 😊
None of them rather oem or not have timkin bearing in them
So I ask them what grade do they want and the price difference 😊
I think it’s just personal preference. I like to pack them full myself. They’re supposed to be sealed and the metal covers are dust covers that will allow grease to get in. Great video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
You are completely wrong and don't know what you're talking about.
@ Thank you for your support and hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!
I Just replace The Bearings out of the original Spindle housing and is cheaper than he knock off's, That is if you did not break the Housing. LOL
I think it’s just personal preference. I like to pack them full myself. They’re supposed to be sealed and the metal covers are dust covers that will allow grease to get in. Great video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.