Recent content by wcarmichael

To Jim Patchett - thanks for the advice on transmission fluid. I found the Hy-Tran at a local Case dealer. The guy told me it was more like 10 than 30 weight but maybe that's because it's transmission fluid instead of motor oil.

I drained the transmission fluid from my 126 to get at a clip bracket that holds the wheel hub in place. The manual says I should get IH Hy-Tran Fluid to replace it. Is there a transmission fluid or gear oil I can buy locally that will do the job? Thanks

To Gerry - thanks for the information on pulling the 126 rear wheel hub!

I want to replace the oil seal on one side of the rear axle on my 126. How do I remove the wheel hub to get at the oil seal? Will it tap out with a hammer, do I need a puller, or do I have to go inside the housing to disconnect something? Any and all advice will be appreciated. Thanks

Someone who owned my 126 before me painted over the Kohler engine nameplate. In removing that paint, I screwed up and also took off most of the black on the nameplate. Does anyone know if you can get a replacement metal nameplate with the same information, including the stamped numbers? I can...

To those who responded to my earlier post about the 126 - thanks! Still trying to navigate - it doesn't seem like this site uses "threads." Anyway, with the money I'm spending there is no way I could ever sell at a profit but I do want the tractor to be "correct" in terms of what restoring I...

I'm new to this forum. I just bought a Cub Cadet 126 in pretty bad shape but running without smoke. My neighbor and I have disassembled it and plan to have the major parts (excluding transmission and engine) sandblasted. The rest will be cleaned with wire brush, degreaser, etc. My goal is to...