1st ever sickle mower

I purchased this with the intent of using it when I retire to mow 15 acres of hay.  It sat for 10 years so I am breaking it down to parade rest and assess if it’s worth it.  The knife head, sickle knives and bar they attach to look worn so I will replace with new.  From JD the whole assembly is about $223.90 and aftermarket is only 20-30 dollars less, so I figured using Deere parts.

Now the elephant in the room.  The wobble box has a fair amount of side to side/front to back movement at the bottom of the pivot shaft, so I’ll take it apart and rebuild it.  No idea what that will cost.  I paid $400.00 for it and am looking for opinions on what to do.  If it sounds like a bottomless money pit and I should cut bait, let me know.

Thanks

Todd

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