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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I assume this measurement is to the end of the bore? What is the overall distance from the face of the pulley to the end of the bore...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Is that in CAD or USD? How much for shipping? I did a quick google of the part number and found several sources. Price with shipping...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I bet it's not a typo -- If you click the description, it contains the remark " (SUB FOR M114270)" another link Square key stock kit and...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Good catch. Many manufacturers don't give specific sizes in parts diagrams, just their own part number. Nice to see JD is giving the...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Yeah, in retrospect I think you are right. The numbers would make sense too -- with a 1/8" x 1/2" Woodruff key and standard slot depth...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I changed my mind. Maybe it is a Woodruff key. Yeah, the dimension IS awfully close to a 1/8" key. I hadn't noticed that and it's...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I'm not surprised. Digital calipers tend to lull one into a false sense of accuracy. The display shows a precision of .01mm, but the...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Adding in your measurements (and assuming for the moment that the weld-on pulley is the same thickness as your pulley at the hub and the...
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    torch replied to the thread bucket tilt.
    Ah, you tested the rebuilt cylinder with the old hoses and it worked OK? So the hoses may be involved. Do they have quick-connect...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Measure the width of the key. I've never come across a 2.5mm key, AFAIK it goes from 2mm to 3mm. The depth of the keyway is cut so the...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I'm thinking you need something like this, if you can find an appropriate size weld-on pulley @ Princess Auto: Needs some depths...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    Kawasaki engine? That's a 10mm shaft all right. Oddly, a 10mm shaft normally uses a 3mm key but scaling your first image in post 1...
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    torch replied to the thread bucket tilt.
    Is this a new-to-you machine or have you owned it a while? Did it ever work? Have you done anything like disconnected and reconnected it...
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    I have a lathe. Do you have digital calipers?
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    torch replied to the thread A little Machinist advice please.
    If you can't find a 10mm one (and you are sure it's 10mm) send me a PM.