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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    Hey everybody, it just occurred to me that I finished this project and then never updated this thread... the mortal sin of online forms. Sorry! I'll do my best to bring y'all up to speed on this below: OK, so what's changed since I abandoned this thread... - Turned my brain back on and added...
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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    One more picture of the CEL. I think its hilarious. How many CC narrow frame tractors have a CEL?
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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    Continuing on with part 2: In this stage I focused on installing the engine, relocating the front grille, ensuring the hood cleared everything, and doing all the electrical wiring to make sure everything will fit. I will take it apart and paint the completed frame and hood later, after it is...
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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    I agree completely. Good idea about the 45 degree piece - I'll do that. I did balance the assembly by the way, up to 4,000 RPM. I just didn't show it. The vibration was negligible, and all the engagement pins remained straight. I'm about to post an update to this project as there has been...
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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    Hey all, While I appreciate your input, and don't mean to sound ungrateful for your trying to help me with my project, the answers I received were not to the questions I asked. I am going forward with this project, and just wanted to see if anybody had pointers before I start digging in. I'm...
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    Building a "Super 71". Looking for Input.

    All, I've been using a Cub 71 in regular mowing service for about two years now. I have a 1-acre yard. It was the first engine I ever rebuilt, supervised by my expert mechanic cousin when I was a kid, probably 15 years ago now. It's getting to the point where it just needs to be gone through...
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    New Member from Indiana

    Good morning all, I'm a farmer from Indiana, and my whole family collects and restores IH equipment, including IH Cub Cadet tractors. My first engine rebuild was at the age of ~12 on a Cub Cadet 71. I've still got it, and use it weekly to mow my property. In fact my first post here in a...
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