Out of sheer boredom I’ve strolled around the lineup of D4s that will be used for parts or revived; tinker a little on each one, because that is how I am.
The 39,xxx that most likely gets knocked in the head has some terribly stuck steering clutches.
The pívot points are so rusted it is disgusting.
The cover plate didn’t have a gasket or half of the fasteners. Maybe that’s part of the reason!
Time to take a torch maybe; the penetrating oil won’t even seep!
I have wondered if anyone has placed a dissicant (sp) pack inside to soak up moisture over the winter or long time storage? Assuming you had to change it monthly!
I did get it running, but I think it has a bad ring(slobber) and some blue smoke too. Just rambling. JM
 

If only we had as good looking parts tractors here in Ontario

try evaporust juicman. ive heard its magic stuff and reusable some what.