John -

Thanks for the note.  Like you, we've finally had a short stretch without rain, so I'm catching up on outside work and won't be able to do a lot with the tractor.  (I measured 25 inches of rain in September &amp; October.) 

The tractor is a 1967 model, S/N 195 594 452.  I'll check the front end to see if I can see anything loose.

RonnieS