Impact driver vs impact wrench

[rigoletto]

People,
MTD rider, bought a new spindle, and need to remove the pulley and put on the new one. I have an impact wrench with socket and wondering if anyone here ever had luck doing this as opposed to using an impact (air powered) wrench.

Thanks, people.

 

[StarTech]

with old spindle still on the deck with the blade mounted block the blade and use a pull bar to loosen the nut. Note this nut need to be torqued to 90 ft/lbs on the new spindle as well the blade nut to the same torque spec.

I don't think hammer type impact driver will work; unless you can solidly block any spindle shaft movement.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

i use something like this to zip off stubborn spindle nuts (for heavy duty) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-...s-Impact-Wrench-1-Battery-Included/1000738134

Impact drivers won't take it off, (for deck screws or small fasteners) https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...s-Impact-Driver-1-Battery-Included/1003016536
But as star said, the blade needs to be blocked so it can not spin.

 

[StarTech]

I was thinking more in the line of the ones that you hold and smack with a hammer ie the manual version. Never really had any luck with the one I tried out years ago.

 

[Rivets]

Many auto parts stores have loaner programs where for a refundable deposit you can can get an impact gun. Why buy one if you are going to only use it once a year.

 

[rigoletto]

Good to know, people. I will let you know how it all ends soon........

 

[rigoletto]

Got the new spindle, and the length of the shaft is longer than my original one. Yet, on the site from the supplier the # matches the MTD #. Should I complain to the seller? Could this still work? I fear the different length will elevate the pulley higher, and the belt will not work right, or even spin/fall off the track.

 

[rigoletto]

Old shaft is 5 7/8". new is 6 1/2".

 

[MParr]

Old shaft is 5 7/8". new is 6 1/2".

Original parts or OEM equivalent is the way to go. It’s best to order parts based on your mower’s model number and serial number.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

What's the number of the spindle and the model number of the mower.