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07-23-2011, 02:58 AM
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Mine does not have the cradle mod either, so I feel your pain. Completely removing the front axle helps a ton! Between the two front bolts, and leaning over the front tires took way too long to put in 4 bolts.
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07-23-2011, 12:30 PM
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With the front of the tractor suspended, it only takes a minute to pull the front axle pin and get yourself 4" or more of room to work on those front engine bolts. Really the way to go.
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07-26-2011, 11:55 AM
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So I finally got it done. I had to mill out the bolt holes for the cradle. The slotted holes were at an angle; they would've lined up better if they were straighter. With the creative use of the engine hoist I got the ISO mounts lined up and tightened one at a time. The rest was a bolt on affair. ***Fwiw, buying the new style cradle doesn't bolt right in. The cradle I bought did not use flat stock. It was angle iron. The front tensioner pulley for the mower deck belt actually hit the cradle cross-piece. I had to cut a notch out of it so it would clear.
So, the progress is:
Done for a while.   This tractor truly tested my patience and now I am sure I have more money and time into than I'll ever get out of it. But it did fire right up and I mowed the lawn today.  And those of you who removed the front axles, smart move. I'm sure that helped a lot.
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