Rear blade advice..

Also, the throttle lever kept popping back to idle under load. Is there a way to repair the throttle so it stays still when the governor kicks in...a new spring or something.??

Thanks in advance..gn

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One of the other suggestions to break up the ground first is a good idea. I have taken a plow to an area first and then started pushing and pulling the dirt or rocks. Anything that will break up the surface some will help. It does not have to be broken up too much, just enough to get the blade below the surface and start cutting.
Good luck and post some pictures of your project. Love to see those old tractors at work.

The problem is the set-up. A rear mounted blade is supported such that is is being pulled through the soil ( or across as the case may be) rather than pushed through the soil like in the case of a dozer. You can turn your blade around and push, although tractor tires do not grip well in reverse. A center mounted grading blade or front mount blade will work even better. Unfortunately, a rear blade is not the tool for the job. Another trick is to loosen the soil first. I run a set of spring time cultivators over the area and then you can move the loose dirt. A small skid loader is ideal though...it has a low center of gravity and can really push/dig.