Goregoon's Garage: Variable Speed Drive Pulley Rebuild on older MTD Yardmachine 18/46 ridemower 

I really appreciate you showing how you replace the bearings. It would be helpful if you were to mention what year your MTD yard machine was. Mine looks similar, but it's a smaller 38 inch cut. Model made between 2000 & 2003.

Love these older MTD mowers Easy to fix up and cheaper parts than jd for sure I buy most of the ones I find

Thanks for the video, but I have two questions: how do you lubricate these new needle rollers each year and secondly how do you lubricate the middle loose sheave of the pulley that slides and rotates? My MTD has the 'long version' of the variable pulley and the middle sheave is on a sleeve and slides up and down but has siezed. Thanks

Love your video have the same setup did buy my mover for free but it has all the springs turned out if got all put together except the big spring on the top can't figure out where it goes. If you can help me

I agree on rebuild every thing and save money plus learn more

I got about 30 of the old VSP units that I dipped in used motor oil and put in 55 gallon barrels, yea two are full I see parts for them will no longer be available or made before long I suggest old mechanics storage up these mowers and engines for grand kids

Great time to replace the VS pulley brgings

I know the age problems because I’m 72 and retired diesel mechanic for 57 years, back is bad but hands and arms ok

There was nothing wrong with the original belt. I am sure those are just timing marks ;)

Could you provide a link for the bearings you purchased?

Bearing numbers for needle brg ???? And how many ???

If you show hitting it with emery cloth or a wire wheel for 30 minutes i wont be happy.