This tractor was purchased by my father in 1978, and had the engine rebuilt at that time. It has served well until last spring when I decided to rebuild it to withstand the rigors of bush hogging. I converted the tractor to 12 volts, replaced the entire wiring harness, added lights, a new radiator, new starter bendix and ring-gear, clutch, clutch release bearing, clutch shaft (rebuilt), rebuilt the rear end, added sure seals and replaced all rear end gaskets to stop a massive hydraulic fluid leak, replaced the pto shaft with standard size, added ORC etc etc etc. Most importantly I added stabilizer bars and a Zane Thang to the lift mechanism. Don't ask what it cost, but be sure that it works circles around tractors half its age. It moved all that snow! Submitted by Gordon Earl, from ON |