Thank you for the reply. The frame holes are actually worn to a larger size. Seems the front hole is worn more than the back. A co-worker gave me this tractor, it sat out for a number of years after it threw a rod and everything is glue together with rust. It appears that some time back when running the axle pin rusted solid with the axle and broke the retaining pin. The frame is at a friends who has a shop press to get the pin out or I would post a picture. The frame "ears" are straight. I am leaning toward reaming the axle and frame holes for a larger shoulder bolt or welding bushings into the frame. I haven't had a chance to measure the original axle pin. So it is 3/4 inch?
Pete
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