7112H - Tiller Idler Pulley Size

[treegunman]

I recently purchased a used 1690039 tiller. Unfortunately, it did not come with the required idler arm sub assembly. As the dealer wants over $80 for both pulleys, I was wondering if someone out there had one of these tillers and could give me dimensions. I'm going to put out $65 for the arm, but can't see spending that much for the pulleys. The two pulleys in question are those that mount to the tractor. There are a total of 4 grouped together - 2 on the tiller and 2 mounted to the tractor. Thanks in advance!

[Brent_Baumer]

I think Sam has figured out a way to make the arm economically. Not sure if it is in the DIY section or Tech Tips or just where now. The top pulley is a flat idler. 3" Diameter, 1 1/2 wide The bottom pulley is a V grove for B width belt. I measure about 4 1/2" outside diameter, maybe 4" D across the bottom of the V. I have pic somewhere I'll try to dig up and post. Brent

[Brent_Baumer]

Aha - found it in the Talking Tractor archives. Quite a discussion here with lots of pics and dimensions: http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=21644

[treegunman]

Brent - thanks a million. That will save a lot of dough. I really appreciate it.