1968Commando 135 #1 Posted May 12 Well the tractor is done! Still got to add the decals but it’s pretty much done now, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,134 #3 Posted May 12 Nice!! How is the gear drive deck?? Both @squonk , @Handy Don and myself have spent time "dialing in" the gear mesh gaps after installing new needle bearings & seals to get a quiet, smmoth running deck. Fun times !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1968Commando 135 #4 Posted May 12 Well it works but the hangers wore out and I’ve never rebuilt the deck it did now 3 acres for 40 years so I’m surprised it’s in the condition it’s in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,976 #5 Posted May 12 For that deck, maintenance is the key. Keep well greased, clean under the deck often, especially if the grass is wet. I have the same deck and love the cut it gives, even better than my 42" RD recycler on the C160. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,825 #6 Posted May 12 27 minutes ago, rjg854 said: For that deck, maintenance is the key. Keep well greased, clean under the deck often, especially if the grass is wet. I have the same deck and love the cut it gives, even better than my 42" RD recycler on the C160. I agree. All the decks I've used over the years the 60s RD decks are my favorite. Noisy as all get out, but the cut and the clipping distribution can't be beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,814 #7 Posted May 13 22 hours ago, 1968Commando said: Still got to add the decals Looks good. Unless you used a hardener in the paint you should allow it to cure for a month or so to prevent lifting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1968Commando 135 #8 Posted May 13 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: Looks good. Unless you used a hardener in the paint you should allow it to cure for a month or so to prevent lifting. Ok will do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
