While I'm at it, after doing the spindles, I should do the front axle pivot pin on this tractor, which to be quite frank, I wish I could replace at this point, but..... LOL we all know how that can be!
Anyone know if Pete Pfeiffer still offers the repair pieces for the cradle ? I have a spare cradle I got on the cheap, but wore, has the threaded pin, I assumed the '55 850 is the same. The center axle piece, is likely oval or out of tolerance, I can see the free play. IF so, what is the repair for that, or is it reasonable to assume the after market center piece would be just as good. At that point, just an axle bushing, the pin, and repaired cradle, seems relatively easy. Headed over to get that spindle off now, then make a parts order, nothing worse than looking in a field and seeing your tractor dead in the water LOL !
Anyone know if Pete Pfeiffer still offers the repair pieces for the cradle ? I have a spare cradle I got on the cheap, but wore, has the threaded pin, I assumed the '55 850 is the same. The center axle piece, is likely oval or out of tolerance, I can see the free play. IF so, what is the repair for that, or is it reasonable to assume the after market center piece would be just as good. At that point, just an axle bushing, the pin, and repaired cradle, seems relatively easy. Headed over to get that spindle off now, then make a parts order, nothing worse than looking in a field and seeing your tractor dead in the water LOL !