MTD Huskee Engine pulley bolt/screw size

ht6161

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I have a 1998 MTD Huskee model 13A0673G131 with a Tecumseh 15.5 hp engine model OHV155-204508D. I had to change the engine pulley and in the process misplaced the cap screw/bolt that holds it on. The online MTD parts diagram shows it as a 7/16-20 1.25" long. I got one and it is too wide for the hole in the shaft. Can anyone tell me what size I really need?
 

MowGuy

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What do u mean too wide? Bolt too big? How did you buy this bolt?

If you went to a hardware store and grabbed what the label said was a 7/16 bolt someone could have put the wrong bolt in the wrong spot. Bring your bolt to a hardware store they usually have one of those pegboard lookign things with all the proper threads nuts bolt sizes etc and see if yours is truley what you thought u bought. If it is and still doesnt fit then try one size smaller with the fine thread.

Or if your not sure ask one of the old guys working there they usually can help.
 

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verified 7/16-20 and also tried 3/8 and 1/4; 3/8 also too wide (ie., screw/bolt diameter exceeds hole diameter) and 1/4 too narrow wobbles in and out. Guess I need to try to find between 8/32-12/32 now.
 

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might be metric...im not sure what else to tell you...

the threads arent damaged are they? and your trying to just screw the bolt in the end?
 

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If 1/4 is just a little on the small side try a 6 MM, watch out which type of threads you have also.
 
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