Craftsman 150 spindle removal

[softailgarage]

It's been a few years since I've had to do this and since this one belongs to a customer/neighbor I want to do it right. Model #113.24501 (doesn't really matter, they're all the same), you can see the run out or the wobble of the spindle and chuck, I need to remove the assy. Best way? Quickest way? I believe I used a pulley puller last time, but some of these older pulleys get brittle. Any help would be appreciated.







The gold one is mine and the last one I did at least 5 years ago.

 

[Outlawmws]

Frank covered that in his Craftsman DP thread.

 

[softailgarage]

Thank you Frank...and Outlaw

* Just for info, Sears diagram shows a born on date of 11/65

 

[vertguy]

No problem, happy to help.

On those late model 150's, they applied some kind of information or warning label on the center of the feed handle hub. IIRC, it had something to do with tightening the spring tension and maximum number of revolutions.

Your last picture shows the label, but they are often illegible. If you can still read the label, could you please take a close-up picture and post it? Thanks!

In case Softail's is not legible, posting a photo of mine.