Over the last several weeks I have posted, asking advice on a new mower, all your comments have been very helpfull and appreciated!! After the deal on the x304 kinda fell through, I have decided to let the old Ford have another season, which will be mowing season #21, although the last 2 have been light duty, I think she is ready. A new belt, fresh gas, and oil change and she performed wonderfully tonite!!! I have decided that any major problem and I will retire her, but besides new ignition switch, coil, and a carb kit, new batteries and belts, between my grandpa, dad and I we have not had much trouble with the old ford--They sure dont make them like that anymore!!!!