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  1. Jim Guenther

    1650 "refresh"

    While you have the oil Pan of check the oil pan off check the balance gears bearings for play. Some people remove them and run without them. When these bearings are worn they can fail violently and put a hole in the block. I've heard of the Kirk balance Plate, but its unclear to me if some...
  2. Jim Guenther

    New Walbro Carb... Engine Still Running Rich

    I'll start out buy saying I'm not familiar with that newer engine. But a good basic diagnostic test would be a compression test. Even better would be to do a Leak Down Test. if you don't have the equipment for this many Auto Supplies loan tools. Most will have the compression test gauge, some...
  3. Jim Guenther

    New with First Cub

    I'm not familiar with that exact model, but on most Kohler engines a basic socket will work. A few wrenches or a crescent wrench will help. Also a wire brush to clean the threads of any stud bolts if there are any. Before you try to remove the head bolts, spray them with Kroil or a good...
  4. Jim Guenther

    New with First Cub

    Very nice machine. You can flatten the head by sanding it using wet/dry sandpaper on a piece of flat glass or granite floor tile. I "paint the bottom mounting portion of the head with a black marker then sand till it cleans up. Depending on how warped the head is I start with 220 or 320, then...
  5. Jim Guenther

    My first cub.

    Welcome!
  6. Jim Guenther

    On the fence Cub Fan

    Attached is the Kohler K Series Service manual. It will take you step by Step through rebuilding the engine. You don't need all the micrometers/precision tools. Here is a post from another site that has a simple way to do a preliminary check on your engine bore diameter. Can I just hone this...
  7. Jim Guenther

    Texas Early Days 52nd Tractor & Engine Show Oct 7, 2023

    Our 52nd Annual Show will be on Saturday October 7, 2023. Can't wait to see everyone! 1717 Eberhardt Rd. Temple, TX
  8. Jim Guenther

    Parts For Sale parts or tractor

    Im interested in Fenders, Headlights and Grill for an Original
  9. Jim Guenther

    Generator/Starter ~ Test, Rewind/Replace

    isave tractors sells a rebuild kit: bearings, brushes,
  10. Jim Guenther

    Hello from Central Texas

    Thank You for the reply and photo. I see you did the frame strengthening at the transmission I had read about. The picture helps understand what the standard repair is for that area.
  11. Jim Guenther

    Hello from Central Texas

    Thanks everyone. When I get to restoring it, I'll start a thread in the Restoration Section
  12. Jim Guenther

    Restoring Cub Cadet 149 that I am picking up this week in Tennessee.

    Welcome, I'm in Central Texas, and am also new here with a Cub Original
  13. Jim Guenther

    Hello from Central Texas

    Looking in the Kohler K service manual the 6 digit serial number 975820 would be before they used the Alphabet, then started the 7 digit serial numbers. Is there any way to date a 6 digit engine? My tractor serial number is 9889. It has the "collared" front spindle's which I've read here...
  14. Jim Guenther

    OUT OF MY MIND ?

    If your like me, is that code for some of us have tractors that the wife doesn't even know exist.
  15. Jim Guenther

    Hello from Central Texas

    I have several brands of Garden Tractors, I guess you could say I like all colors! But I'm new to Cub Cadets. I'm sort of and all around mechanic and fair welder when its horizontal. I built my own larger sand blast cabinet and like to do full blast, paint, no nut or bolt left unturned...
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