Leaderboard

Might be. I know tip speed is a big contributor to quality of cut. I modded my 48SD with the smaller pulleys from a 42 and I cut the chute back to just outside the track of the right side blade. That deck mows like none of my other 42 or 48 decks. It is a beast! I mow at about 3/4 throttle and it never bogs down. And it slings clippings much better as well.

And...the oil pan gasket made it safely and fit in the mail box without getting bent . Got the pan on so things should move along now. I tidied up some wiring on the brake switch and verified its operation. Drained the lift cylinder since I'm changing from ATF and got it back in place. If the weather allows I'll get the welder out to do some repairs on the battery box and belt guard. Things should move along quickly if that happens. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Wheelhorse all done restored

Dig a big enough hole to burry them so you don't trip over them.

The oil pan gasket finally shipped this morning but...USPS I suspect it will be creased right between the "O" and "T" in "DO NOT BEND" but we'll see. Installed in-line fuses for the clutch and ammeter. Not much else to do until I get the block bolted down.