Thanks for the info. I think I'm letting the 2284 go. Something about the whole deal just doesn't seem right. I think that machine got hammered on. If all it needs is a "cleaning". Why is the owner dumping it instead of putting "a few bucks" into it and keeping it? The current seller is a dealer in a remote, rural area who just took it in on trade for a new machine. If you could see the blades you would be amazed. They were worn completely smooth and round, and had been ground down to about 5/8" of remaining steel. What I really could use is a smaller garden tractor that would take my 451 blower. Maybe a 1440. Anyway...finally got back to the 2072 now that the new starter showed up. Pulled the 3-point hitch, and about 12 pounds of crud, and found my leak. Apparently 5 of the 8 bolts that hold the hitch to the frame are missing.
The resulting strain of picking the tiller has fractured the aluminum housing at one of the remaining bolts. I don't know if I can MIG it, or maybe JB Weld. It definitely communicates to the Hydro Fluid resevoir, cause fluid bubbles out when I pressurize the hydro w/ air. Also fluid runs out of the big ring gasket on the same side. Gonna try to tear it right down to get at the gasket.
I'll try to get a decent pic.
Never enough time, enough room in the shop, or enough cash lol.
