Getting warmer, here so started cleaning and checking fasteners.
The top of the transmission was pretty dirty and needs the paint touched up:
The 12HP Kohler is cleaning up nicely
Was going toi replace the B79 OptiBelt, but it looks like new
couple more pics
The motor pulley is adjustable, all the way out for smallest size
the hinge is to lock the tranny in 2nd gear, even though this tranny has been modded inside to not jump out of gear , why gamble: