Paul B - thanks for confirming pretty much what I thought. I don't know why but on the Q/L's engines I've pulled they almost always have that 7/8" front bolts with just the lock/split washer, and 1" rear bolts with flat washer and lock/split washer. I have done as you say, and measured the threaded depth of the pan, added the frame thickness and came out to about 1 and 1/4", and used that length with the washers on the rear, but don't think I was able to get that length thru on the front because of the limited space when the axle is still installed (but could also be because my 2 BIG fingers hardly fit in that channel). Thanks again.
Don T - geez, that's a nice looking paint job. I'm gonnna bet that PTO clutch will last you a good 20 years.
Also, I saw you're "Note To Self" on installing the rod for the PTO engagement, and I also read your note to Kraig where you stated
"I just losened up the SG and slide the belt off and the SG fell against the frame". May I suggest you make an addition to your Note To Self" to "NEVER allow S/G to fall against frame!"
It is usually not an issue with a N/F but is nearly ALWAYS with a W/F. The left end cap on the S/G will hit the frame and snap off (BTDT) especially on the W/F where, on the left the frame is taller. It happens with both the aluminum end caps and the cast iron. So allowing the S/G to fall freely against the frame is just not a good idea, and you were a little lucky in my view (better chalk that one up in your favor, since you had so many against you on the carb). Good luck now with your 125.