Actually, after looking at the plate it appears that it is so beefy you could cut out that whole section out to the outer edge and it would still be strong enough not to bend or flex - thanks for the link to Patten Acres for the picture.
:bigthink::bigthink:

I just bough one for 17.50 at the bota dealer, but the belt on the pump end was 18.00 wow.

Thanks for the PN fellas, I haven't been around much lately. Good to see a solution for the top hose has been worked out. OCC to the rescue again!

:beerchug:

continuation
 

Got some stool time in Sunday- upgraded the main circuit breaker- it was trashed- power only if it felt like it. Made some loom repairs-changed out the headlight switch. Removed the starter, cut out some of the motor side bracket so the starter cable won't short out, initially I thought it would be severely weakened, but I think it is pretty beefy, should be fine, if needed I can always add some material on the outer edge. Ordered some small parts to address other issues, fuel tank purge, brake return spring + pedal pad, and some safety switches. Still waiting on relief valves to get back, hopefully some time this week
that's all for now!

The process continues
 

Got some more time in Sunday hydraulic relief valves installed- got the fuel system gone thru- man was that dirty- diesel would only drip out of the fuel shut off when it was wide open- tank cleaned and new bushings and valve installed with new lines. Put the fender pan back on and repaired the rear wiring. Next up is servicing the hydro and filter- with a good flush out. Forward motion is being made- just not real fast. More to come....

Get a supply of 1/4" spirol pins.
You are likely gonna need them for the pump end of the driveshaft.
I dropped the 2nd one yesterday while dragging the disc through the garden.
the 1st one was last fall while hauling wood.
Better now than while plowing snow I guess!!

Keep up the good work, Pete!:beerchug:

What Steve said! :beerchug:

fan bearing info
 

Does anyone have the fan bearing part numbers and a source for the idler bearing for the fan?
Also I was looking at the bottom radiator hose- I see some have used 7/8 in heater hose- how has that idea worked out? It looks as though it might be difficult to form without kinks.
Thanks for the info in advance!

My fan bearings in my 1572 started making noise last fall. I just ordered 2 bearings from McMaster-Carr, Pt# R12-2RS. 3/4X1 5/8X7/16 double sealed. They were around $10.00 each. Should work, I will let you know.