I consider myself very adept a working on my Homelite GTs but one thing bothers me to no end ! I am rebuilding the 48 M deck to my dad's T-16 H and I have destroyed all the pulleys trying to get them off. Yes I have used heat from my big torches, massive amounts of PB Blaster, WD 40 Marvel Mystery Oil etc.. I have used a 12 ton press with the proper blocking behind the collar of the pulley to no positive end.
I have come to believe it is because of the old style woodruff keys they used, at least in the two of mine, They get sideways and hold very tight. Thus the mangling of the pulleys in trying to get them off. I will use the new style when they go back together. I have one more spare 48 M deck to get the pulleys from that is why I am asking for a little insight in removing them. I do not want to ruin any more pulleys. I can buy " Weld a pulleys " but preferer to use the originals. Thanks for looking
Roger
I have come to believe it is because of the old style woodruff keys they used, at least in the two of mine, They get sideways and hold very tight. Thus the mangling of the pulleys in trying to get them off. I will use the new style when they go back together. I have one more spare 48 M deck to get the pulleys from that is why I am asking for a little insight in removing them. I do not want to ruin any more pulleys. I can buy " Weld a pulleys " but preferer to use the originals. Thanks for looking
Roger