Hello, I am new to the forum and have a question about a 501 ford sickle mower I picked up on the cheap. I have rebuilding this mower to use. Doesnt need a lot off parts, just the rust dust off a bit. Question: does the pitman rod pulley have to be timed to the blade arm? I am replacing the wooden arm and have been replacing a few bearings/sharpening blades etc and thought I have read somewhere that the pulley position has to be timed. Did I dream that one up (since I have been so involved in the restoration) or is this something I will need to do? Also, if it needs to be timed can you help me with how to go about the timing?
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