Need Assistance With Sovereign Deck

[Horvik 31]

Hello;

I found a used 48" deck, number 990576 and need to know, will this fit a Sovereign 3416 H (1973)?

Thanks a bunch

[Talntedmrgreen 1,978]

That deck fits the footdraggers, meaning youre biggest hurdle is pulley ratio. Runningboards might snag too.

[Horvik 31]

Hello;

So...if a man changes from this existing smaller deck drive pulley to the larger one he is all set. Right?

Thanks

[bigdog46 2]

If you can find a larger pulley that works (might be a problem), the deck height adjusters will hit the bottom of the running boards. You would be happier with a deck that is made for the running board tractors. Been there and tried that.

[Chris727 2,021]

I believe the all of 48" deck rollbars and height adjusters configurations are the same for both FDT and RBT tractors. Its the 42" decks that have the compatibility problems.

[tall-guy2 0]

had a 48" deck off of 3212 on a 7016. changed mount from rbt to older deck. all holes were there. left small pulley on deck. deck run a little faster and did a great job mowing, used for over two years and never had to change a bearing.

[Horvik 31]

Hello Tallguy;

When you said "changed mount from rbt to older deck", how do you mean that?

Thanks

[Chris727 2,021]

My bad, I forgot there are differences in lift points. The FDT decks lift with a chain connected to the rear bail assembly. The RBT decks have the special eyebolt for the cable lift to connect to. I have a deck here from a 3212V that is has both types of lift points on it. The modification would be minimal. You would just drill a hole and add the eyebolt, but would need to make a hole in your belt cover for the eyebolt.

[oldsarge 71]

Originally posted by Chris727

My bad, I forgot there are differences in lift points. The FDT decks lift with a chain connected to the rear bail assembly. The RBT decks have the special eyebolt for the cable lift to connect to. I have a deck here from a 3212V that is has both types of lift points on it. The modification would be minimal. You would just drill a hole and add the eyebolt, but would need to make a hole in your belt cover for the eyebolt.[/Whatsa "belt cover" [?]

[Horvik 31]

Hello;

Also, what is the physical size of the 48" mower belt (Simplicity 2108450)?

Thanks