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  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Trans oil change.
    3000 series does NOT use HyTran...it uses the Cub Cadet branded "Drive System Plus", or alternatively one of the engine oils mentioned...
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    Plastic scraper will work good for the piston. You can use a wire wheel on the valves if you are careful not to hit the piston. Might...
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  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Paint problems.
    Any farm store rattle can you buy that is "Cub Cadet Yellow" is most likely the orange-yellow used on the cyclops and 2000/3000 series...
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke reacted to dschwandt's post in the thread Trans oil change with Like Like.
    Bruce, FYI, the original posters questions were about a gear drive cub, not a hydro. By all means, DO NOT USE 30 weight oil in your...
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Used Engine Swap.
    If it is from a Cub Cadet it will drop right in. Carb is specific to engine size, not year.
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke reacted to digger's post in the thread Paint problems with Like Like.
    Pretty simple answer, The paint is junk, then the paint under the clear coat wasn't dry enough, even though you might have thought is...
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Paint problems.
    Clear coat not compatible with the paint or you applied it the wrong amount of time after spraying the paint.
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke reacted to dschwandt's post in the thread To Rebuild or Just Leave As Is with Like Like.
    Now tha you have the piece out, run a pipe tap through the threads to clean them up
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke reacted to dschwandt's post in the thread IH Cub Cadet 70 with Like Like.
    and don't for get the rod size needed after checking the crank it may need ground undersize if it is out of spec. If you are going to...
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread IH Cub Cadet 70.
    You will be very disappointed if you don't. That is not usable in that condition.
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Decks.
    5/8" on the trunnion shaft.
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Decks.
    Not yet. Planning on it someday if I can find one of those decks near me.
  • mgonitzke
    mgonitzke replied to the thread Decks.
    50" will never work as well as the 54". All you need is a 6" PTO clutch to put it on your 1872. The mule drive and carriage will work...
  • mgonitzke
    The 582 Special and 580 had an engine like that and would interface to the driveshaft in the same way as the 782. It may simply work by...
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