King Kutter finish mower bearings

[Sauce73]

I have a KK FM-60. I’m in the process of rebuilding my spindles. My original spindles have a wave spring washer on each bearing, but one is broken. I’m assuming it was over tightened, which probably led to it failing.

All of the bearing kits I see don’t come with the wave spring washer.
I’m looking for opinions on whether they are needed or not.

Also, anyone know what torque specs are for spindles?

 

[mcfarmall]

Typically, manufacturers don't install parts like that unless they are necessary. Check McMaster Carr or Amazon. I would normally suggest your local power transmission supply house, but they don't stock parts anymore. "We show 25 in our Indianapolis warehouse, we can have it by next Thursday. "

 

[Old Machinist]

Here is a kit on Amazon for $31. Doesn't show any wave washers but claims to be exact replacements and has 88 5 star ratings.

 

[jnschnit]

I have a KK FM-60. I’m in the process of rebuilding my spindles. My original spindles have a wave spring washer on each bearing, but one is broken. I’m assuming it was over tightened, which probably led to it failing.

All of the bearing kits I see don’t come with the wave spring washer.
I’m looking for opinions on whether they are needed or not.

Also, anyone know what torque specs are for spindles?

Search amazon for WAVE washer, they have several kits with different sizes. See if they have your size, you will have to measure yours.