Archive through February 15, 2007

[kmcconaughey]

Denny, you DO know someone with the equipment to do that repair, he lives a little north of you. Here's a hint, he has a slot car race track in his basement.

Glen S., you spotted one of the items I was looking for.

Kendell, I believe the lift handle is forward. His hands sure must be cold!

Lonny, excellent eye! I hadn't noticed that and it really shows up in this second photo.

The second thing I was referring to is that the seat support is like the older 1x2/3 style. The 1x4/5 series has a block off plate front and rear to make it into a tool box, this tractor does not have those. Here's another view of the same tractor. This explains why there is no PTO handle on the other side. I believe this is a prototype of what eventually ended up on the 1x6/7 series and 1x8/9.

 

[rwilke]

Jeff B.,

As was said, the steering wheel column comes out from underneath....which is easier done by tipping your tractor up on it's tail (not straight vertical, but enough); with the rear wheels still on the ground and the front end hoisted up! I'd suggest you first remove the gas tank & drain the motor oil, and be aware of the vents on your gearboxes for seeping lube out...but this is still an easier way then jacking the entire tractor 4 or more feet off the ground! Once you've got it up, block the rear wheels so it doesn't want to "crawl around" on ya.

Good Luck!
Ryan W

 

[digger]

This works great for me.

 

[dfrisk]

KRAIG - I really gotta get back up to Visit him.... Son & I talked to Him at the Red Power Round-up three-four years ago at Penfield and got invited up to see his Giddings & Lewis boring mill.....I worked for G&L for a couple years. I've got a "Spare rearend" from a 123 that Dad bought that had been used at FARMALL for many years...."Rode VERY Hard and put away wet" for many years but the rearend is still sound. It's going to donate it's axle carriers & axles if necessary to make My 72 a more "Correct #104" with the needle bearing axle carriers. Darned plain bushings only lasted thirty-nine years.... Like Kentucky Ken says.... These danged old Cub Cadets just don't hold up!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Denny, you mean this:

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, Cub Gallows? What did that poor Cub do to deserve a hanging?

 

[kmcgiver]

Stupid Question: When and where is the next plow day?

 

[digger]

Mac,
We've got a web site setup, just for you.
http://www.plowday.net/

 

[digger]

Kraig,
It's a 1250! Need I say more.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Mcgiver, OK, you got my attention. Last time you showed up at a plow day a compact utility Cub Cadet showed up! Have any surprises planned this time?

Charlie, Ah! that explains it!