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I had some Ford weights but they had to go. I didn't want my tractor catching fire! :angry-extinguishflame:

I'm sure no Rambler owner ever needed anything above second gear, to put any Caddy to sleep Steve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1c4QZGQw5o

I can't do anything but add more confusion to this discussion... I changed the differential out to an 8-pinion on my Bronco 14 (just because I have a phobia of 10-pinions), and it had ATF in it. Prior to 1973, this was what was used in the Sundstrands. I can tell you my transmission was the cleanest, rust free, and wear free of anything like it I have ever seen. The teeth on the gears were sharp-edged and all the bearing surfaces were smooth and quite frankly looked absolutely new. I mic'ed all of those areas and found no apparent wear at all. To this day, that transmission runs faster than any other hydro I have, and has no power issues at all. It also is ready to work from the moment it is started even in freezing temperatures. Of course, the tractor was serviced regularly before I got it, so I'm certain that is a contributor as well. So, in my opinion- If the tranny has ATF in it, and it works just fine that way, stick with it. The stats on the Hy-Tran Ultra are impressive, but I can't give an opinion there simply because I've never used it. If you do decide to, please keep us all posted on how it works for you. It does appear to have some interesting qualities. Good luck either way.

My Grandpa used to refer to nonsense like that as having _ _it for brains. :dunno:

I partially agree with hodge. You can get gator blades which will help hide the clippings due to chopping them up smaller but not really reduce the amount that come out of the deck. I still prefer hi lift blades which have a steep angle to the tail and because of this creates a vacuum which sucks the grass up into the deck and results in a great cut and it also stripes in the process and throws grass almost 10 feet which spreads it out. However in reality which many people seem to neglect, mower blades should be sharpened every 8-10 hours they are used. So really it is your choice. Also if you didn't know some lawn maintenance professionals "double cut" to reduce the amount of clippings further, and to also make a better stripe pattern. My vote is for oregon high lift blades. I had a set on a 42" side discharge I had and it cut great! I run two high lifts per spindle on my dixie chopper. They are set up in an X blade pattern.

Sounds like your about to jump ship, and go all ricer on us Tony? Better give it to her with the quickness, before you go trying to hook up a FEL to that thing. :ychain:

Not a lot different than a tractor pull. Combine it with dirt track racing. Git er Done!! :thumbs:

Gary...you are absolutely correct. If a person ever claimed responsibility for their own actions, the courts would be looking for work. Same in this country, mate. :)

Dang attorneys...they have ruined way too many things. Can't even mow somebody's grass or deliver a paper any more without litigation. Used to be a man's handshake meant something. I am just shaking my head and wondering what it takes to help somebody out once in a while when they are down. I know I will never stop helping out when I can. To me, that is what life is all about. That is the stuff that makes you who you are....what would this world be like if everyone was afraid to help out someone in need because they might end up in court. A sorry state indeed. :)

LOL...Ohh yeah, Crazy, I need a signed waiver of liability from your parents before I give you any more advice.... :angry-nono:

Call me curious, but what did he use to cut the grass before the bank took the house? Did they take his lawn mower too?

Most definitely read Jeff's rebuild post. Then read it again. Be sure to get a new set of orings and backers. Good time to change the filter. There is a line up tip in the manual that describes how to line up the pump with the manifold so the orings stay put using threaded rod as a guide. Lube the rings a little so they stick. I asked about priming when I had my pump off and a member suggested I raise the rear to take away as much pressure as possible from the pump letting the rear wheels free wheel. Run the motion from forward to reverse and use the lift. It will self prime. Have oil ready to fill the tranny after a short period of use and continue to check the fluid level. Good luck and remember to read Jeff's post.