Obsolete SCAG Idler arm assembly #46145

[Its Me]

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

 

[freedhardwoods]

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.

 

[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.

 

[StarTech]

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.

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.