Finished hooking up the blade on the 1450, checked all the connections for leaks, everything looked good. Here's the blade operating. I think the blade's cylinder is a bit long (or the pin spacing is too close) as it pivots more to the right than the left. I think it's far enough, but I might adjust the pin locations a bit. Or, maybe it pivots too far to the right? Need to look at it some more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA2x...WZn1Mg&index=1
Once I get the hood and side tins back on (need to drill and tap the carb due to stripped screw holes) I'll post another better vid. showing the whole tractor.