I am a bit tractor heavy and mower light. i found a mower deck that had the double d center pulley intact and that pulley would complete the 42 SD that I already have at less money than I have seen the pulley sell by itself. the seller had another 48 inch deck that would make a dandy for spare parts or a complete resto. I keep saying "no more tractors", but then there is the spare parts issue
The tractor is a shot in the dark, but it has some decent sheet metal and if the Sunstrand works, it would be a cute tractor with a 6,5 Predator. .I plan to mount a pulley on a drill motor and turn the tranny pulley to see if the transmission will work
I have never seen a 42SD like this one in that the drive line on the mower deck has many pulleys that twist and turn the belt. The mower is driven with a separate jackshaft at the front. I am sure that you experts will know what it is, but I am clueless as I just got it off the truck. The blade mounts all seem oK and have the pipe extension grease fittings. I used BG inForce penetrating oil on on the 50 year old fasteners to get to some things and WOW. It went in 6 threads deep within minutes. A forum member recommended it and i think the kroil is going to stay on the shelf..
Anyway, i got it all for 125.00. Cross your fingers on the transmission.