Dschwandt, you better order another belt asap. That belt you are waiting for will be wore out from all the miles it will have on it by the time you get it!
Good luck, hope you get it soon.
JKoenig, there are coupling nuts that you can buy at tractor supply or a hardware store. They are 2-3 as long as a standard nut.
I purchased a pair of skid shoes from Digger at the end of last years plowing season. Used them once this year, good quality. Painted them Cub white, put little never...
Nice set-up, and looks great too. Looking at your photos is like playing the game where you have to find the object hidden in the picture. Great work, enjoy seeing the progress.
Just to clarify, we are talking about the shut off valve that screws into the bottom of the tank. It is an all metal valve, NAPA part #7-02351. About $6.50. Thought I replaced 3 or 4 four years ago, but it was I 2013!
I agree with cleaning the engine occasionally to help keep it cool, part of a good maintenance plan.
I too have a magum 18 in my 1882 and am interested to know the details of your oil pressure gauge installation. That sounds like a useful tool. Thanks!