Finally got around to the deck for my 653. Pretty rough, obviously didn't prescribe to Peter Lena method of lubrication and preservation. Or any method by looks of it. Well on to welding, patching, fabricating, cleaning, painting, etc. etc., oh yes and lubricating with sticky grease. Spindles and gears seem okay. Tube on frame is broken where lock ring groove slot was cut so i have a plan for that update. Going to use straight shaft and set screw collars for retention. I have a lathe and could cut the grooves, but I think this would be stronger. May get another ten years or so outa this thing after all.