618-0240 Spindle Assembly for MTD 46" Deck Replaces 618-0240B 918-0240 918-0240C 618-0430

I am not a machinist, nor do I work as a small engine/mower repairman. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express before. Many of the complaints I think arise from the seller getting the part from different vendors, so there is some quality control issues. I took the gamble this one would be better than others. And it'll do the job fine. I did have the full six point star for attaching the mower blade on mine, and the zerk fitting was there. The pulley spun freely, and the shaft did not have any lateral movement. Do keep your old bolts, get some WD-40 or equivalent to tap the bolt holes. People should quit complaining about these minor things and giving less stars, since that is how it was designed. Do you think you would really get something different if you bought one for three times that cost from MTD/Troybilt/etc.?

Fit good and works good. Have had for a couple of years.

First the bolt holes are not supposed to be threaded. The factory uses self tapping bolts, they form the threads themselves and also hold the bolt tight. All mowers use self tapping bolts in cast aluminum, if you cut the threads or use a nut and bolt it will likely vibrate apart over time. Second, the grease fitting is pointless. The bearings are sealed from both sides (inside and out), pumping grease will only fill the cavity between the top and bottom bearing and make a greasy mess over time. The bearings are replaceable by themselves if the housing isn't damaged.

It froze . After one year of below normal use . And very well lubrication .

Fit perfectly on my MTD Pro 46" but installation was a problem. The attachment bolt holes are not threaded and the self threading bolts stripped out the aluminum during installation. The suggestion I read about using an impact wrench doesn't work. I threaded the holes and used normal bolts to install the spindle without other problems.

Sealed top and bottom bearings but axle compartment still has grease zirk and weep hole so one can fill the housing with grease - presumably for heat dissipation. This is more than what competing products offer and the price is currently still competitive. Duration of service is the true review so maybe I'll add to this if it gives me a minimum of respectable years.

Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this pully and spindle. Did not come with new mounting bolts or a nut for the blade mount. Luckily I saved the old bolts and used the nut from my old pully. Mounting holes are not tapped due to factory using self tapping bolts. I decided to pre tap the holes instead of trying to get the old bolts to do it. Everything lined up perfectly and only took 15 minutes for the whole job. Highly recommend!

Installed on my 1998 mtd yard machine 46 inch and worked great.