Thanks for trying!
I contacted the place in Kentucky about a ring and pinion and he replied "front or rear?" which makes me wonder 1)If he knows much about Shibauras as the SD1400 is 2WD, but; 2) that may indicate that he has at least some Ford/Shibaura parts. I told him I needed the rear parts, he hasn't gotten back to me yet.
I actually re-activated my FarceBook account to contact him. I'm so ashamed...
Still thinking I may part it out and keep the engine for a power unit. No need to make any firm decisions yet tho.
I contacted the place in Kentucky about a ring and pinion and he replied "front or rear?" which makes me wonder 1)If he knows much about Shibauras as the SD1400 is 2WD, but; 2) that may indicate that he has at least some Ford/Shibaura parts. I told him I needed the rear parts, he hasn't gotten back to me yet.
I actually re-activated my FarceBook account to contact him. I'm so ashamed...
Still thinking I may part it out and keep the engine for a power unit. No need to make any firm decisions yet tho.