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TT- 07-05-2008
Actually, no.
I dropped a junk bicycle off at a friends garage (scrap pile) the other day and went wondering around through the pile. There hiding behind an old CJ-5 Jeep was a Montgomery Wards lawn tractor with one NEW front tire (the other was also decent) in the exact size I needed. I quickly called my friend and asked if I he wanted to get rid of them. He told me I could have them for FREE! whtractor/woohoo.gif
I don't even have to swap wheels if I don't want to, but the MW wheel hubs are about 1/4" narrower. I put two 1/8" thick washers on the inside for now, just so I could drive the tractor around. cool.gif
I also found an R-14 bearing for the blade gearbox for $3.95 + shipping and it should be here today. Napa had to order the seal whtractor/disgust[1].gif and I should have it Tuesday. Things are actually starting to look up a little - FINALLY! biggrin.gif
Thanks for keeping tabs on this, Perry! whtractor/thumbsup.gif

TT- 07-10-2008
Here's the end result of some parts and a few hours labor. (scrubbing, polishing, new battery, one front tire & tube, rebuild of one deck gearbox, and a complete "Krylon restoration" of the mower deck. tongue.gif )
The little Gravely is now ready to find a new owner - although I really hate to see that excellent-running K-181 Kohler leave. sad.gif )

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kpinnc- 07-10-2008
Cute little feller, ain't it?

Sure looks like a tough little machine Terry. Good luck finding it a new home!

Kevin

DMESS- 07-10-2008
Not a bad little tractor. I bet it mows nice too with that full length deck roller. Heck, probably makes a nice stripe!

perry- 08-05-2008
did you sell this yet ?. i found both front tires if you want them.

TT- 08-05-2008
Yeah.... it's gone, Perry.
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