I get two mows before I have to replace mine. Mowing 65 acres might do it to though....

 

Nah.....

 

I get about 3 mows on mine. I found a place online where i can get them for 10 bucks, I order 4 at a time.

I got a used battery tray out of a gen 2 diesel, almost fits perfectly, I have to relocate the evap valve. I have already installed the isolator. What they want for 2 guage wire is ridiculous, ordered a set of 2 guage jumper cables on ebay, cheap. They arrived, but were 8 guage, I requested a refund, they told me to keep them and refunded my money. Ordered another set, they arrived and were 4 guage, requested refund, they told me to keep them and refunded me. But, looking at them, I think they may be heavy enough, so I'm going to use them, after I separate the cables, cut to length and get the right ends installed. Run the solenoid to a key on fused circuit, and I should be in business.

 

It's just such an ordeal to change belts on the Gravely. The deck weighs 540 pounds...... it's a drive-over, but, actually driving over it is an exercise, trying to keep it from just rolling along. I made ramps, and blocks to put under the deck to hold it in place, but, its still an ordeal. So, I went out and bought an 01 John Deere 445..... Hydrostatic trans, power steering, even has cruise control..... It doesn't ride as nice as the gravely, but, I can mow faster, and get a better cut. Smaller deck, so, about the same time frame to do the whole yard. Fuel injection, so, quick, easy starts..... also came with a 46" snow blower, and 54" front blade. Got it all for less than what just the tractor is worth.

Where did you re-locate the purge valve to?