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Hi all, found the forum by googling for Westwood Gazelle My problem is the deck - it's a 36" square sides gazelle deck from a 1982 westwood gazelle 11hp lawn tractor. On investigation, one of the spindles rattles around like crazy and after getting it apart as far as I can by removing the blade and top pulley - I found the top bearing had lost its seal and sorta fell apart ... the bottom bearing is just as noisy and even more wobbly...BUT ... I can't seem to get the blade boss off the spindle ... any clues how to remove it, or any clues how to get the spindle out of the deck so I can replace the bearings? ... Or am I better off modifying the deck (which I'd rather not do as it has no rust holes and looks original). I'm at the moment 'cutter-deck-less', with a very nice condition main tractor Sorry if that is a bit rambling as a question, but in short ... how do I get the spindles out from the deck?

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Check the depths of the holes with a screw driver, pen or similar. The deepest hole will be for the longest bolt usually.

Done a few sets of Westwood bearings, Some times the only way is a large hammer & drive the shaft out from the top. Protect the top of the shaft & the threads! I either put an old bolt in or a punch. Where gloves & support the deck. I know it sounds evil but thit can be the only way some times.

Looks good Paul. Wood looks much nicer than the breeze blocks I have in my garage, although most of them are hidden behind shelves full of clutter.