That's the problem. The part shows up on many online stores as still alive but when you place the order they realize it is not available anymore from the manufacturer (Scag). But I appreciate the reply though.Several online dealers doesn't show the part as NLA. And there is one on eBay but he wants your first born.
Have you tried Googling the part number as "Scag 46145"?
Hi slomo,If all else fails, take it to a machine shop or local vo-tech welding/metal shop. A bushing should be easy to swap with correct tools.
Hi StarTech,The last version of the arm did have bushings that could be replaced if machined properly. But since the hub is tacked welded it could be removed and replaced by a skill craftsman.
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Hello Startech,In the middle pix it appears that you have worn completely thru the bushing so it need removing and the bore may need slightly resized to recenter things as you want the new bushing(s) to be making full contact. It also may just be the way pix looks here.
Now there might enough the steel busing to get the PN number off it for the manufacture of the bushing. The problem there is if anyone sells a small quantity of them. This is the problem doing a lot repairs as locals just don't provide us the parts like they did years ago as today's techs are a lot lazier than but in my early years of working on things.
Now is two bronze bushings will work, they should or you could go with a full length one and just drill out the material where the zerk goes. Just be aware that bronze bushing will not last long as the steel one so you need to check on it more often and make you keep it greased.
As for the bushing sizing is one you would need do on your end as I have never had one these arms in my shop so I don't have the specs from one I have done. But you should be able get the bronze bushings from Grainger.
according to the parts diagram, there shouldn't be any steel insert, just an upper "and" a lower bronze bearing...Hello Startech,
Sorry. The hub photos I sent are showing you the hub without the bronze bearings. I removed them. The new attached photos show you the two bronze bearings next to the hub. You can tell these bronze pieces are worn out to the point there is no material left on some locations. Now I think there is still a steel sleeve inside that hub. The photo ending with 42054 or 13507 seem to indicate it is there. I will talk to a machinist and see if he can help but I don't know what he do to reproduce the steel insert. He might need to machine a brand new hub. Maybe full solid hub that can accept the bronze bearings. There are no issues in ordering the bronze bearings. I am waiting on them to arrive from Scagpartonline. Once I receive the new bronze bearings I will be able to know the steel insert ID (bronze bearing OD).
Thanks so much.
Richard
IHi Hionest Abe,have you checked "PartsTree.com", it shows up for $108.99, but you'd have to call to be certain ..../
Yes. That's what I saw in the parts list as well. It's just weird that one end of the hub appears to have a steel insert which receives the bronze bearing. Maybe it is just a chamfered inner edge. I am wrong...Okay, now I see how it is assembled. The hub mates with the arm plate. The hub's machined end male OD fits into the plate's receiving hole and that's how the two aligned together. No steel insert in that hub. Just two bronze bearings.according to the parts diagram, there shouldn't be any steel insert, just an upper "and" a lower bronze bearing...
Personally the JB Weld products are some most hyped product out there. I have tried over and over using them per the instructions and they always have failed. This is why I use Permatek products.If you want to fix it yourself, JB Weld the hub.
If you can't find the proper diameter bushing, find a bigger one that has the same wall thickness and cut a small section out until it fits the hub. Keep it greased and it will last you a long time.
You might want to try looking on amazon for a used one and google Scag used partsHi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
try this site they say they have part 46145 for $96.28 " scagpartsonline.com "Hi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
I wasn't really promoting that brand. I have used a few different brands and they all have worked for me.Personally the JB Weld products are some most hyped product out there. I have tried over and over using them per the instructions and they always have failed. This is why I use Permatek products.
Thank you Joe for the offer to help and ideas to fix this. I am okay now. Got the whole arm for $100.00 on Ebay. This is a rare part so I am very happy that I found one.Rick9, I have a mower repair shop at home, retired been in the repairs business, 50 years, that is a simple fix, I am also a machinist, gosh have to be to be able to save customers with machining and welding on them is a daily job, all that needs to be done is machine the top and bottom bushing, cut a lite spiral on both pieces so that the grease with follow the spiral grove, you should be able to find a tinker machinist where you live, be a good customer if he does not have the material you buy it, oil tight bronze is an excellent choice for your application, when you get it fixed make sure you grease often, don't make the bushing out of something hard that will cause wear of the pivot pen, all else fails you can get with me and ship it I will machine it for you, Joe
Hi Eagle...,try this site they say they have part 46145 for $96.28 " scagpartsonline.com "
Hi lowmow,That does not look like a steel bushing,it looks like the top of the bronze bushing.What is the condition of the idler support shaft?
You can mike the shaft and hole where it is not worn and order bushing accordingly.Send me the dimensions and I will try to find a bushing for you.Heavy duty industrial bushing are far superior to the ones used on mowers,and if I know the dimensions I might be able to help you.
My distributor shows 6 in stock.Hi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
Jacks small engine has it on the website.Hi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
Jacks small engines website says they have it.Hi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
Take what’s left to a custom fabricator or weld shop. They can craft you what you need.Hi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard
Thanks. Ihave found a replacement from Ebay. The part you show is the correct part but this store like many other stores don't realize that this parts iis not available from Sacg anymore.Is this what you are looking for? Idler Arm
I got the arm from Ebay. Just not sure about this part availability from the manufacturer.. I was told it is discontinued.Jacks small engine has it on the website.
Jacks small engines website says they have it.
Interesting. Please let me know the name of the distributor for future ref.My distributor shows 6 in stock.
There is a place here in New York called newburgh power equipment and they've got a huge building FULL of parts. Their contact information is: phone # is 845 564 6960. Or 800 834 6960 Email is http://www.newburghpower.comHi all,
I need to replace a worn out idler arm for my 52" Scag walk behind SWZ-14KA built in 1990.
The hub portion has been damaged by letting the bronze bushing wear out very badly.
Problem is: The part needed is the 46145 but it is no longer available at Scag and they do not provide any alternate idler arm to use.
So I am sending this message to see if anyone may have this arm assembly to sell. Used or new.
Please let me know if you have this part on hand or know another source.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Richard