Is there a video of this fix being done??

This looks perfect, thank you. I was lucky/unlucky enough that the entire bolt broke out where it attaches into the bracket, but that almost makes it easier.

Thank you so much for this hack! Replicated exactly what you did, and we'll be trying it out tomorrow! Should work like a champ..... Thanks again

Thanks for all info, ordered, fingers crossed

We wound up going a slightly different route. We used four 3/8"id Lock washers and gently tapped them inside the center of the new idler pulley. It made for a snug fit for the 3/8" bolt. The hardest part was getting the nut on the threads as I was trying to do it blind. My husband son got the mower deck reattached to the tractor this afternoon. It is a lot quieter and is cutting much better than before. I'm surprised it cut at all before the pulley flew off as the bearings were completely melted. It's doing great now. Than you so much for this video!

@Fletcher Giovanni definitely, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself :)

@Fletcher Giovanni Yup, have been watching on flixzone} for months myself =)

Great idea think that would hold up better than hose.. I'm in same boat ..bolt pulley sheared off

Eddie Lambert, How is it working so far? (I notice it has been three months since your comment!) I have had this very same thing happen just *today* , and am about to proceed to this "fix"...... Thanks!

thats exactly what I have in front of me! My bolt is spinning so I cant get the nut off. I tried double nutting so I could hold the spinning bolt but there isnt enough length. How did you make out with your repair?

did it ?

Thanks much! I am sending my buddy to the store to get this stuff, he had the same thing break.

I appreciate this video, very resourceful fix, but I would be concerned that the rubber hose "bushing" may break down under the belt induced forces and harsh environment. Would be interesting to know how it held up. No worries with a metal bushing, thanks for the part number.

u da man

I appreciate this useful post with the parts list. My bolt sheared off and so I cut the rest of the bolt off with my angle grinder. It was an easy fix after sourcing the parts from the local JD dealer. I could have gotten the nuts and bolts from the Depot for cheaper,but that pulley hub versus using washers just made it simpler to order everything from the JD website.

This pulley comes with a separate shoulder: Looks like it would work ---> "STENS 280-164 John Deere AM37249"

Mine too. My efforts with going from the top down approach didn't workout so well. I'm not sure if these bearings are supposed to be squeezed this way. Some are sensitive to the side pressure is on. I wonder how this has worked out for him using the hose. Mine was red hot in the very center inside race.

Tough Tool Reviews thanks! I do check occasionally. Not sure I can help but will try.

Thanks I got her figured out and she’s mowing now! This mower had sat up for 2 years, with gas still in the system. So she took a bit of work but she’s running like a dream now.

Sorry this post just popped up. It has held up. Haven't checked the bolt abut will do so this eve before I mow.

@@TheCchilly It is *THREE YEARS* later, so is this "fix" still holding? This very *same* thing happened to me today. The thing went flying across the yard, and the entire bolt bent sideways....... Thanks for your video because *THIS* is the fix I am going to use!

brendan t - It’s still “fixed”. Kinda surprised but thankful that it is.

@@TheCchillythe bolts a 3/8’s? I have a 48” mower deck and I messed up got a 9/16 bolts. Which I miss heard ya.but this is greet I’m fixing my deck today

Mine just did that. First the right side gage wheel, then the height adjustment bracket.

Yeah welded mine all up. Decks are thin junk but still going well!

@@jimy4real666 yeah I welded in aftermarket spindle support rings really helped out with the cracking. The idlers pulley with the perch is pulling out now had to put a bar under the perch to keep it in place.

Here is what I ordered. Stens 280-242 Heavy Duty Flat Idler

Yeah, the covers and tension should hold it on. You may have gotten too big of a belt. Even disengaged, the belt should have tension.

@@TheCchillythx

I used a dremmel tool but I’m sure a small angle grinder or hacksaw would work as well.

There should be a hole. You may have ground the bottom of the bolt into the bracket. You may be able either pop it out of drill it out. If not, you would need to drill a hole.

La145 is the same and uses the same parts as all the 100 series big box store Deere tractors. For this issue, look up part # M71682. Can be found on Amazon for 10$, put a bolt through it and get back to mowing. This is a simple do it your self repair. If your lucky, it will just need the mounting bolt bent back into position and welded. Check out my videos for info on that.

Kade. I bought a bolt at local hardware store. The suggestion of buying the part and welding is good IF you can weld. My fix was for the average handyman.

@@GTObearclaw1 having something welded in your own yard or home is an easy fix?? How many average Joes are setup with a welding shop next to the kids bicycle and squirt gun?

Don Schlonski carry it down to the muffler shop with part in hand. Pay 10$ bucks and blam. Or get a welder from Home Depot.

@@donschlonski2936 You'd be surprised how many people have welders in their garage, or know someone who does. Worse come to it, use two batteries. It is NOT rocket science.

W C Bailey not sure but my fix is still working.

@@TheCchilly So, 4 years later and still going strong! Answered my previous post/reply wondering if the rubber hose bushing would hold up.

Yup. No issues at all.

Hasn't in 8 years. Still going...for now.

Anna Sullivan pretty sure I got mine on amazon.

This one? Mower Deck Small Idler Pulley for John Deere D100 D110 D130 D140 Replaces GY22172 www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYXXBC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QYW5CbGVCFQVF

@@annasullivan4719 Hi Anna, was that the very one? Very *SAME* thing happened to me today ~~ this seems to be a very common issue, huh? *WOW* It is *ALWAYS* something. The bolt on mine also bent sideways....... WOW

brendan t This is the one I bought and it worked like a charm and still is! MaxPower 10741 Flat Idler Replaces John Deere GY20067, GY22172 www.amazon.com/dp/B001OK8M50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gvWuDb8AS7KFC

i used a small angle grinder. A dremmel or something like that would work.

I used a multi tool with a carbide blade. Took awhile but it worked.

I use a dremmel. A angle grinder would be best tho. Dremmel was under powered.

+Chad Childress....hey thanks for figuring this out...I just fixed it using your video! Again thanks!

+Aurelio Cazares 👍🏼

Aurelio Cazares