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    2166 engine acting up

    Thank you Jim. The valve is a leading contender. Last week it was 95 degrees and humid as can be. With the weather and engine working hard on hills I'm leaning strong to your response. I asked the dealer if there was a service bulletin but he didn't say anything. Later, one of the service...
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    2166 engine acting up

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cub Cadet 2166 (MTD), sounds rough Starts relatively easily, idles fine, runs forward and reverse, no sputtering or hesitation when switching direction, no oil loss, no transmission fluid loss, no teltale...
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    Archive through April 09, 2012

    1450 As you may be aware I'm struggling with my 1450. I got to the front and rear seals. Oddly, the rear seal was fine but I replaced it anyway as I don't believe it was ever replaced. But the front seal has been replaced and that is where my oil leak is for certain. The seal is not tight...
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    Archive through April 03, 2012

    Cub Cadet 1450 update Thanks to responders.. This AM I went to visit “old paint” at the dealer. The tractor was torn apart and the piston was available for viewing. I have to say that it is in trouble. There is a visible gap at the bottom of the stroke and while it is less apparent at the...
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    Archive through April 03, 2012

    Long. Need advice. Straight up! Cub Cadet 1450, 1978. On March 14 I sent my tractor to a dealer to finish work begun last fall. I have a oil leak of approx 1 quart every four acres mowing or five hours operation. This is the list to be done. Cub Cadet 1450 -- Serial Number 635621...
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    Archive through March 14, 2012

    Charlie "Digger" Proctor and Jeremiah Chamberlin In response to your reply to me of 3/12. Yes, it came from Kirk. Yes, I know that is a direct replacement. I had no problem, nor expected any. What I did not know was about coils. I was attempting to learn about what type of coils there...
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    Archive through March 11, 2012

    I recently purchased a Bosch coil from one of the forum's sponsors. No problem there, but as I was getting prepared to install it I was recently asked if the coil was internal resistance. I'm at a loss. I don't know if it is and I don't know what other types of coils there are. There is...
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    Archive through February 28, 2012

    A week or so ago I wrote asking for the lifting points to raise a 1450 to 90 degrees for some work I wanted to do underneath. I quickly got responses and cautions and a request to relay what I found out. Here’s what I found out. In the past week I visited four shops in the local area. None...
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    Archive through February 24, 2012

    Thanks all. Forgot about the battery. Never seen those info sheets before. Visiting a repair center tomorrow to find out how they do it.
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    Archive through February 24, 2012

    Removing gas and oil no problem. Lift points?
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    Archive through February 24, 2012

    Cub Cadet 1450 I want to install a lift using a chain hoist for a 1450. Where can I find the weight of a 1450? Also where are the front and rear lift points for the tractor? Finally, can the tractor be raised up to 90 degrees without damage to the engine and drive train?
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    Archive through October 31, 2011

    Several weeks ago the throttle spring on my 1450 broke. When I took off the air cleaner assembly to fit the spring found the old carburetor gasket split. I replaced the old gasket with a new at that time. Today I found the new gasket in the driveway. When I checked the air cleaner cover, I...
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    Archive through October 19, 2011

    Charlie, In my defense I couldn't imagine my search for the frame support being a "FREQUENTLY" asked question. Still, you were correct, I should have checked all the sections. Was that modification ever offered for purchase? Did Kirk offer it? I thought for sure that the rebuilt frame or...
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    Archive through October 19, 2011

    Some time ago I thought that I saw here that there was a brace for the engine of a 1450 that provided additional support for the engine and saved the motor mounts. It was a metal cross braceif I remember correctly. I can't find it. Can someone guide me to the location
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    Archive through June 05, 2011

    I just ran across a manual that specifies IH 251H EP grease or #2 miltipurpose lithium grease for spindles on a mower. My experience is the lithium grease works fine to protect things like lugs on wheels but over time gets crusty and ungreaselike. I much prefer wheel bearing grease. Can...
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