I'm starting to plan for a Spring task I dread. My 1953 Case SC wide front had a crack in the nose casting when I got it, (likely due to the Wagner Loader it's worn for decades). The break is right where the crank hole is and just above where the tractor's, "snout," splits to clasp the front axle pivot pin. (Hope that made sense) Previous owner home-made a U-clamp to go around that portion and held it together by a bolt through the hand crank hole. I bought a replacement casting in good shape. I'll bet the danged thing weighs 300 pounds; looks like it is the support for radiator and everything forward of the engine block, which is what it bolts to. I'm trying to figure out how to support the tractor under the front of the engine pan without blocking under the pan, (tin), itself. I have a roll-around engine crane, but no overhead hoist. Plan to re-bush the axle pivot while I'm in there. Will need to have it machined out and a bushing custom made. Can't remember if that axle hole is 90-degrees from vertical or it someone said there is a 5-degree angle to it. Anyway, the whole thing looks like a back-breaker job for my 72 years. Any of you that have done this and have tips, I'd appreciate hearing any comments. I want to write up a plan of attack this winter and dig into the old girl this Spring. Not looking forward to it. Merry Christmas, Dennis in E WA