Archive through January 25, 2008

[theaton]

Don T, here is a pic of the head gasket that came in a set I recieved yesterday.

This is identical to the one I removed from my 12hp Kohler.

 

[theaton]

Kentucky, the statement you made about cheap tools, is 100% right.

I have Snap-On and Matco at work, as they get a good workout(me being an auto mechanic). At home Crapsman gets the job done.

Just think if you had to go buy a new "throw away" tractor everytime it broke, soon you would wise up and gettcha an IH built cub!

 

[bbrigham]

I've always been one to buy the "good" tool when I needed them. Have mostly Snap On and some Mac. When I needed a hoist for my truck I couldn't justify what a "good" one cost so I got one from Cummins. It's a cheapie , only $100, but so far seems ok. It will lift a Cub to put in the truck, the truck don't like it though

I want to swap rams with a single stage and plumb it into my power steering so I don't have to pump so much.

 

[glock]

SNOW BLOWER HELP!

Hi everyone.
I picked up a QA-36 snow blower today, and have some questions which, try as I might, have not yet been able to answer for myself.

I have a cub cadet 122. I am pretty sure I can make this fit. Can anyone post some detailed pictures of how this thing bolts on? I have a mower assembly on right now. Also how does the QA 36A Adjust? from a wider to a narrower frame? And does it have a lifting mechanism? I guess I should try to find a manual - maybe you have one of those??

I would really appreciate some diagrams or detailed pictures.

Cheers,

Greg

 

[digger]

Greg L.
First we gotta figure out exactly what you have. At first you mention you have a QA36, then you want to know how to adjust a QA36A. Which one ya got man?

 

[kide]

My toolbox looks as American as most - I've still got and use daily the S-K/Wayne 3/8 set that Dad bought me in '67, along with SnapOn, Craftsman, Smiths, Linde, DeWalt and Century. I just went "True Blue" with my new SyncroWave 200. But show me an affordable, American made winch like I used, a decent bench lathe, even a d..m computer keyboard (any keyboard for that matter) and I'll buy it. (and I don't mean <u>assembled</u> from foreign parts). I mean even in the same neighborhood $$$$wise.

 

[glock]

Well spotted Charlie,

I do have the QA-36A.

and its serial is something like:3110001U?00

Sounds like you might know what I am looking at...

 

[digger]

Greg L.
Since you've got a QA36A, CLICK HERE

 

[glock]

Well that is just fabulous, thanks a lot. It seems like I have a hitch bolt issue but if I get stuck I shall reappear on the forum. cheers again, and happy throwing!

 

[kwarwick]

Hey guys.Just a reminder that I asked for some cub help a few pages back concerning a 126.Will the peerless trans from an 1100 cub bolt up in the 126 along with the 90 degree gear box.Thanks for your time.K.W.

 

[mgonitzke]

Keith W.-

No. And just out of curiosity, why would you want to put that in there?

 

[kwarwick]

Hey Matt.Thanks for responding.The reason why is because last year I bought the 1100 and the 126 both with no engines.I built a puller out of the 1100 and used the 126 trans,(the 1100 did have a peerless)along with a xs1100 yamaha bike engine.Now I would like to use the 126.I also have a kohler 12 hp to install.Maybe I would be better off finding another cub tranny to use.Thanks-K.W.

 

[mmiller]

Tom R.
This is the best thing I got for the shop; at least as far as working on Cubs goes. Sure makes it easier when you can reach everything. I had the clutch out of this 104 in 15 minutes!

 

[bbrigham]

Mike , do you have a way to lock your Cub down on that lift ? I see the brake isn't locked either. That would suck if it rolled off onto you or someone else.

Bren

 

[mmiller]

Brendan,
The lift is still undergoing modification. Today I put a hinged ramp of diamond plate on the rear so I can drive (or push) onto it. Next it gets a piece of 3" angle at each end to act as wheel chocks. The angle will have studs that engage holes in the deck so I can accomodate different wheelbases. For the pic I just put the tractor in gear.

 

[jsdavis]

Well its gettin tore down and cleaned up.this is one dirty beast.i dont think its ever seen a grease gun ither!

this is one of three things destroyed in the demo,er i mean tear down i broke the nutral saftey arm that connects to the hydro control arm if that makes sence!

you can see the ear/tab that broke off the brake peddal shaft on one end and the second thing destroyed on the other end the hydro shift lever knob,gone.

 

[dtanner]

Michael A. Miller (Mmiller) love the hoist,its on my wisk list .i have thought Safety First and planned for a trailer hitch, peice of pipe, clamp( bolt with nut welded under lift. well thats my idea .02 DonT

 

[jsdavis]

for the life of me i cant think of the name of this fancy peice of rubber,whats you guys opinion,need a new one?i know a place in the colorful boxes that sells them!

and for the last bit of destruction.it sure was prety before i got my hands on it.needless to say i didnt understand the steering wheel removal FAQ.

the broken parts were really a bummer but i still enjoyed the tear down.this sure does give tear down a new mening huh!oh yes if anyone wants help on there tear down give me a call !!!

 

[digger]

Jason D.
You gotta love those 123's, they are the 2nd best all around tractor IMHO, next to the 147.

 

[kweaver]

Charlie - Dangit I had to drag myself out of bed to come out here to tell ya I was thinking of stainless steel head shims on my last post. CRR kicked in ... can't remember right