[sdk131]

I could use a few second opinions on this one. I'm slowly getting my 682 back in order after her previous rough life. Currently, I'm tinkering with the hydro linkage and all related adjustments. After a lot of re-adjusting and experimenting (only to have it go out of adjustment after a few minutes to an hour of mowing) ...and a lot of staring at the various parts while actuating the lever....I've determined several of the parts in the linkages are very very worn and have a ton of slop (side to side wobble...and the springs don't even seem to be touching anything). I believe it is a combination of badly worn and possibly even bent parts.

I took a look at cubcadet.com and it appears it will add up pretty quick if I go for the "replace everything" approach. Is it even worth experimenting with shim washers or other similar approaches? Any other suggestions?....maybe look for a non-running donor tractor?