Don't know if anyone is still paying attention, but thought I'd post another update here. I have the motor mounted now, and the hydraulic pump is attached to the flywheel and plumbed into the loader's steel lines. The new jackshaft has been installed. I finally got my order from Surplus Center today, and am in the process of installing the new sprockets. I have decided to forego the Eaton hydro pump for now, and just chain drive it directly from the engine to the jackshaft. I just took measurements off the old variable speed pulleys and took my best guess on sprocket sizes. Maybe over the winter I can play with installing the hydro. I have also started connecting up the wiring. Had to build a battery box under the seat, since I couldn't figure out how the original battery went. I'm hoping tomorrow to have the loader moving under its own power again. Still have to clean out the chain cases, then put in fresh oil and the hydraulics should be functional too. I did have some problems with getting replacement seal washers for where the clutch shafts come thru the side covers. I went to the local green dealer first, since I knew that some of their early skid loaders were built by Owatonna, but they wanted over $20 each for these things (plus shipping). I really didn't want to spend about $100 to replace those four washers! I wound up spending some time on line doing some research, and found out that these seal washers were actually made by Parker-Hannifin. Some more research turned up a size chart and part numbers. I was then able to search a bit more and was able to find them at McMaster-Carr for just under $4 each. In Parker-Hannifin packaging even! And the total was less than the price of one thru Deere. If anybody is interested, I'll post the part number here so others can find them as well. I would love to post a pic of where I'm at so far, but I can't seem to find a way to do that here.
