Front idler braket Spacer

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Front idler braket Spacer

Post by joeturner1977 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:30 am

I am starting to put my 420 back together and was wondering about the spacer, Part #M2814T. The spacer does not get tight. When the nuts are tight the spacer still swings up and down. I this supposed to do this or is it supposed to be tight.

Just wondering if I to repair/replace this as well.
-Joe
1958 420c w/mc60 blade

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Post by Lavoy » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:54 am

It is supposed to be tight. You can put a flat washer on there as well as the lock, that might tighten it up.
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Post by joeturner1977 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:58 am

Thanks Lavoy

Is there any certain amount of clearance between the spacer and the idler wheel? I was loose and rubbing on the wheel before I took it apart.
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Post by Lavoy » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:04 am

There probably is, but I do not know what it is. If you think there is too much wear, you could put the washers on the inside instead.
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Post by joeturner1977 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:13 am

Now that the brackets are tight to the axle shaft there is about 1/8" of side clearance on the ends of the spacer. It looks like the bosses around the 7/16" holes on the inside of the bracket are worn from the loose spacer swinging. I will shim between the inside of the bracket and shoulder of the spacer with some washers and tighten the nuts.

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-Joe
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