I found at least part of the 50 block moving problem

Keep the posts and pictures coming on the progress of your 50. Although I haven�t offered any help (you�re in more capable hands already), I�ve followed your progress from the start. With Frank and Clyde pretty much wrapping up their projects you were very timely with the start of your posts. Remember, everything that you are facing, the rest of us either have faced or will face, sometime. I�ve learned a lot as you moved from one hurdle to another. Best of luck with the old 50. They are such a neat tractor. Can�t wait to see the finished product.

Putt Putt

Second, another way to get a bent up cotter pin out, after you straighten out the ends, is to use a pair of side cutters and use them to get a grip on the head end of the cotter pin and leverage the cutters against the rod cap. When you have moved it a ways, take another bite with the side cutters and repeat. Should come right out that way.

And make sure there are cotter pins in all four bolts before you put that top cover back on.