1953 WD45 Restoration starting - advice needed

I just acquired my grandfather's tractor. I am planning on restoring it, starting with the mechanical stuff. There are appearance items that will come later like new fenders, rims, tires, hood, battery box, paint.

Issues are:
1. Hand clutch is completely nonfunctional.
2. Foot clutch does not grab until almost all the way out.
3. Leaks oil from bottom of engine, transmission and Hydraulics/PTO (have not looked yet to see which).
4. Parking brake mechanism frozen
5. Snap coupler needs some work - appears to not operate well. 6. Generator did not produce enough juice to keep battery up, so my brother put an alternator on it. From what I have read, the light switch was 3 position to include a higher output. That switch is completely frozen. Wonder if that switch were operational would it make a difference.

I have a Service Manual and Operating Instructions/Repair Parts Illustrations. I found a Parts Manual on ebay for about $30. Is it worth it to buy one of them?

Still has excellent compression. Starts every time and runs pretty good. I learned to drive on this tractor, and remember helping put up hay at 8 years old and driving this tractor. I am excited about restoring it. Thanks in advance

If the tractor moves, the hand clutch is functional. The lever may be useless because the engage/disengage parts are worn out completely and no longer have an effect on the clutch. Your description of the foot clutch suggests it is worn out.

Once you've put an alternator on the tractor, the three position switch would only be used to turn the lights on and off. Any push pull switch will easily replace it.

Sounds like a fun project. Sentimental value is a great motivator.

Gene

Retail price for the parts manual is around $30.00. You can purchase parts manuals from a number of sources. Try you local tractor/farm supply store.

Gene