Getting to know my D21

Very recently purchased a D21. We had a new 7060 on the farm so I have been around a 426, not quite the same i know. When the tractor was delivered early on a frosty morning I discovered what I thought no manifold heater, was afraid it wasn't going to start. Cranked her over just a little smoke was rolling. I was concerned about the batteries giving out so my brother grabbed a either can and gave a very small whiff and she fired right up,whew. Subsequent morning's she starts without either and surprising quick. Yesterday as soon as I hit the button it was running and idiling smoothly. I went to the blowby tube with the engine half throttle couldn't see or feel anything.
I have overhauled many 435,465 and Spicer five speed transmissions, I know not the same. I can feel in the lever going into gear,smooth gear contact then going further into gear like a freshly overhauled transmission with new gears should. I have a very steep county road hill that I have been up and down in every gear hi and low without any indication it wants to jump out and just as important no nasty sounds from the rear end.
The seller wasn't quite so honest when I asked specific questions. One thing that really stands out I asked if the spindles were welded, no he said, guess what welded and there is a lean so I hope I can grind the weld off and get in there and rebush. Also what really gets me the left brake pedal goes to the floor and park brake is bound. Discovered the linkage rusted and broken tip laying in the cavity along with bound up linkage going to the left brake.
I was raised to be honest. I have learned throughout my life it doesn't bother most people to bold face lie. Always gave older people respect but have found out some are just better at telling lies.

Sounds like a win to me. The brakes shouldn't be that hard to repair. Spindle; I think should be pretty straightforward. Good luck with it!
Darrel

Welded spindles is a huge red flag to me when tractor shopping! There is a lot of high-alloy steels in a tractor, or implement. There is a lot more to a good weld repair than just crank up the old buzz-box and hit 'er with some 6013! Not to mention that we can not remove the steering arm now to work on anything else.....

I hear you. That really bugs me about people too. Honesty is the best policy. Some people think that as long as a machine, truck, etc starts, runs, and stops… there’s “nothing wrong with it”. Most who pay attention to mechanical conditions realize that there’s always something needing fixed, and sellers should know this too. Some are oblivious, some are dishonest… etc, etc.

yea he stretched the truth..... but i would look at the BIG PICTURE.. Engine  / transmission / power train all run GREAT.... Brakes and steering a few problems.. Those are more minor in my book..... Take the WIN !