[kevinb]

Hello Kevin:

It has been a while since we were "talking", but now that the rain has set in and I no longer wish to walk in it every day, and now that my scheduled has cleared a bit so as to finally tackle this job, I will finally be getting this taken care of this weekend.

Thank you for the helpful hints and information for taking it all apart and cutting notches etc.! Very helpful! A "fix-it" friend of mine is coming down on Sunday so will share this information with him. Again, I appreciate your input and trust it will be a great help!

I agree, it is indeed very sad and frustrating that they don't make these parts more durable and that they don't at least provide parts for older machines. It's all about the money and trying to get more of ours in their pockets! :-) I am not sure how old this one is exactly, as i bought it used, but it has so few hours on it, that it is a waste to just give up on it! The motor and computer etc seem to really work well, but I will know more after these are replaced!

Thank you again!

Allyson

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Hi Allyson:

I haven't been back in quite a while but can attest to the polycarb decks as being the way to go (since I replaced mine). I can not endorse the web-site that I ordered through but can say that they provided a great product within the specifications provided.

I was concerned that there might be odors or off gasing from the polycarb but I kept up with the silicon lub and no odors what so ever.

I would give the relpacement of the decks skill level as a beginner to moderate level. if the same person removes them, the same person should replace them.

My best,

Kevin-