Archive through September 09, 2008

[kpecor]

As I await my new parts I have replaced the battery in my cub and had fully charged it. I went to make sure it was holding a charge and low and behold it was dead. I am 99 % sure the wiring is correct, what would draw the battery down? If nothing then I will return the battery.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[jdreaves]

Thanks guys for answers to SUPER STEER UPGRADE.

One more simple question. Could I use the stock 1" spindle and simply install a standard 8" wheel with a 1" bore? I wouldn't be adding a loader and that extra weight. I'm just trying to figure a simple way to do this steering upgrade and get the benefit of a tighter turning radius without the additional cost of having to farm out welding or machine work.

Another idea I've been toying with when I finish my restoration. Has anyone though of 'Nose Art' on the Cubs, similar to the 'Nose Art' on WWII aircraft? You know, the beautiful girls and catchy names? I think I'm going to add some artwork to my 169 when she's finished.

Thanks for all your patience and advice,

John-David Reaves Roll Tide

 

[dtanner]

Kraiq spoke to Charlie last night about my latest find. A 38" tow behind frail mower with what looks like a 8 k motor to run it and a IH cart (trailer) and 2 boxes of Cub parts . i did not look in the boxes to see what was there and have to wait 2 weeks till its cleared to pick up.lol i`am 1 happy cubber $300.00....later DonT

 

[dtanner]

The cart looks like this.( a borrowed picture)

 

[gmagnan]

Hi I'm tring to find info on tires. I have a 105 and it came with rotten tires. They are 6-12 on the rear and 4.80-4.00-8 on the front. What other sizes will fit? There seems to be all kinds of 12 inch and 8 inch sizes out there? I'm looking for something aggresive.

 

[digger]

I found some interesting stuff to remove paint super fast today at Fleet Farm.
I less than 2 minutes, this points cover went from this,

to this,

It's some pretty cool stuff.
It doesn't desolve the paint, it just removes it from the metal.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Mar-Hyde is the brand of "Bare Metal Prep" spray that I had issues with the primer and paint not sticking to. Doesn't surprise me that they make a product to remove paint.... Several years ago after removing all the paint with a wire cup brush on an angle grinder, I had used the bare metal prep spray then primed the steering column, pedestal, transmission, fenders and a bunch of smaller parts and I had primed and painted the axle, tie rod, drag link and a bunch of small parts for my Original refurb. This year I had to redo all of it due to the primer and or paint flaking off.

 

[dsacksteder]

Does anyone know where to find out how much cub cadets wiegh? Im just talking about the tractors themselves. Thanks,Dustin

 

[digger]

Kraig,
I'd heard the same thing. So just to be on the safe side, I dipped it in Muratic acid for as few seconds to kinda etch it real good.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Dustin, what model, that spec. is in the brochures, I have copies of most of the brochures.