I got the front end put back together. I just need a new pin to stick it back on the tractor. The wheel bearings were fine once I removed the old grease. I discovered that the wheels were different. One wheel is threaded for a grease fitting, but no fitting, and the other does not have such a threaded hole. The PO told me his brother wrecked the tractor once. Rode it down a steep hill with the clutch in and hit a big bump which tore off one of the spindles. Must have also damaged the wheel. This tractor has had a beating. I am not sure if it is happier being brought back to life or if it would rather just sit in a field somewhere and rust away.
I had no joy today looking for parts locally. I will have to try my Napa shop tomorrow to see what they have for me. I want to get a new grease fitting in the steering gear before I reassemble. But I don't want to assemble it if I have to tap the hole. I would rather just use the press in fittings, but having a hard time finding the right one with the 9 degree bend.
I am hoping Brian receives my parts tomorrow and I hear from him. Looking forward to getting it back together!
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