Ok, so I stripped the whole mower down tonight to assess the components that I suspect need replacement.

I have some questions too.

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Main PTO sprocket. Looks quite sharp on the teeth, so possible replacement?

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Cutter sprocket, seems serviceable?

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Main sprocket

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Reel condition, seems true with no dents, but does need a grind

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Overall appearance of the paint. Needs attention

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In one of the roller casts, there is a ballasting. Why, and why only on the engine side?

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The front roller caps and roller shaft are not serviceable. Have these been sleeved or was the brass OE.

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Bedknife needs a refinish

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The bedknife has been chamfered down on an angle. The tip is 1.5mm where as the bedknife on my 17" is 3mm at the face.

I am going to repaint this in a hammertone finish similar to the original, as well as some work to other components.
If a mod wants to move this thread to the resto page then do it, if not I'll just start a new one there.