Todd, I am really sorry to see your mishap. You might want to check out the input shaft bearings on the charge pump. The fellow that had my 1872 I used in my project had the same thing happen and it ruined the needle bearings in the pump housing. I recommend that you go with a CV driveshaft from a 2284. Just make sure that you get a coupler for the rear. Might have to have Jeff in PA make the engine adaptor since you are running the Vanguard. I have converted all of my repowered tractors to CV drive shafts. I tried running the Project 1872 with the new rag joint driveshaft that came with it when I bought it and it had a vibration at WOT. The CV driveshaft cured it. Good luck with your repairs. Glad you were not damaged in the incident.
Tom
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