@PACub100 I've been watching these ads like a hawk. Thanks for sharing. I saw this one a couple of days and here is what the drive looks like (one way):
Is that worth the 12 hours round-trip? That is a great price with the mule drive. I saw a few other decks in PA as well but those are 8-9+ hours.
I know I haven't posted much but I did spend some time working on tractor:
- tail lights - one was cracked and both lights had burned out. I purchased replacement lights. I pulled out the multi-meter to ensure the voltage was getting to the light connectors. Everything looked good.
- greased the front wheel bearings. I had one grease fitting come out of the right front wheel wheel so I took the wheel off. Removed the grease, replaced the fitting, and then repacked the bearing and the wheel with lots of grease.
- started working on the paint - lots of discoloration and needs a really good cleaning. Tried a few different cleaners and wasn't having a lot of luck with that. Another forum post suggested buffing with a specific compound so I started doing that and I'm very pleased with the plastic and the paint coming around. I'll post better pics when I get a chance.
- Spent 3 days separating the deck tensioner pulley bolt. That thing was rusted solid. I destroyed the bolt while attempting to remove it. I purchased a used tensioner pulley w/bolt for the same cost as the shoulder bolt itself. Still in the mail.
- deck lowering gauge - This was completely missing so I ordered one from ebay. I put a couple of rivets and reattached the gauge.
I ordered the hydraulic fluid a while back and cub cadet says that they are back ordered until 10/20. When that arrives I plan on doing that maintenance. I bought a rear gasket. Hopefully that goes smooth.
@Rich Donohue also reached out. I'm going to hopefully chat with him regarding his deck. If I can make it up to his place.
Thanks for looking out for me fellow cubbers! This community is great!