Well, Sam got me started on this so, I couldn't stop unless I did something to help prevent this in the future.
Modified the shroud per Sam's picture and added some electrical knockout plugs to the bottom of the shroud so that the stuff can come out as it needs to.
I used the foam from an air filter for the cover plates as I didn't want any dirt getting under there, tried just a gasket but that wasn't enough. The foam is glued to the plate just for insurance.
Also had the pleasure of replacing the crankshaft seal as well, that was a big reason for the dirt sticking to everything.
While I had the driveshaft out, I went ahead and took it apart to clean up that coupling and the 4 steel balls/assembly. Let me tell you now, if you have one of these tractors with that type of driveline, do you and your tractor a favor and take those couplers apart, clean and relube them.
Still have a good bit of work to do to get the motor back together and then set it down in the tractor, don't look forward to that tomorrow, that motor is heavy. Getting to old to lift them up out of there anymore.
Enjoy the pics you picture junkies................
