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    On the fence Cub Fan

    Get a buddy who has some small engine experience to help you diagnose it. Worst case is motor is truly bad. Sounds like it's possible yours isn't as bad as you think. You could still drop in a replacement engine and put it back to work. With the family history and blade and trailer I would fix...
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    Hi from MN

    1864 is a good machine in my opinion. Have a couple 1862s myself. I have ran a 38" from a 2135 on my 2185, mainly because it came with a bagger attachment. As far as a I know any deck from those 2000 series should attach especially if you get the lift pieces with it. How well your 12.5 hp will...
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    Maintenance

    I use a sharpie and write on the filter when it was changed, date, hours, miles whatever the case may be. Of course on machines with no filter an alternate would be needed.
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    106 vs 127 vs 147 Newbie Questions

    There are several later model cubs that would be comparable to the 318 imo. And most likely for a lot less money than a 318.
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    106 vs 127 vs 147 Newbie Questions

    The wheel weights and hyd lift on the 127 are desirable options. The weights are probably worth $100 or more in your area I would guess. Not sure about the hyd lift. Any of the 3 would be good machines fixed up I'm sure.
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    Motor oil

    I was always under the impression they stopped using zinc, or greatly reduced it, shortly after the wide spread use of roller lifters as it was no longer needed for lifter/cam wear. Wasnt aware the convertor was even a factor?
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    105 cub

    On the plus side, it runs and moves, you know the history obviously, deck from your description has been redone and in good shape. Minuses, Not sure how much electric clutches run but you need either a good used one or a new one, so cost of a clutch and time to find one must be considered...
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    1882 opinions

    Nice save! Hope to have a super garden tractor someday.
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    What model/year is my cub?

    I believe all the first model cub, which encompasses several years are called the original simply because they were the first model. It's kind of a nick name the cub hobbyists have given them. At least as far as I know. I will admitt I don't know as much about the early ones as some. The...
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    Deck adjustments

    There is a latch. It looks like it's not latched. Might have to hold down on the latch handle and push it back till it clicks in. There are no bolts to tighten its a quick release set up. Slide on till latch clicks. To take off release latch and pull forward
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    I'm bummed out.

    I would think you would need to compare the wiring diagram from the tractor your going into against the tractor the 20hp command came out of. Or at least trace the wires on the current engine harness to where they go and look at the wiring diagram on the 1862. Or if the diagrams make your head...
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    Primer on engine ?

    Wouldn't scare me to paint the head but I would use engine paint and try not to coat it too heavy. As said already due to cooling concerns I probably wouldn't not prime anything other than the time work around the motor, if that. It probably wasn't primered originally
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    Creeper Gear for a Cub 100 Help

    Yes, I have done all of the above. I've also welded up cast gears and ground them back down with a 4-inch angle grinder and a file. Time consuming but it worked. And it is still on the machine. I was merely suggesting that if the parts were a scarce as they sounded like and you wanted it bad...
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    Creeper Gear for a Cub 100 Help

    It would be very time consuming and labor intensive. But definitely doable.
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    Creeper Gear for a Cub 100 Help

    How many are chipped and are they worse than those? While not ideal I think those would run if cleaned up good. Also with time and patience those could be built up and massaged back down to save the part. I wouldn't toss it even if I found another good one, which I'm guessing finding just that...
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    Red Sticky grease

    There are multiple grades and kinds of grease for specific purposes. It will most likely be fine. I have found on stuff that doesn't get used much that some types of grease will set up and I have a heck of a time getting it to take grease again with out taking apart and cleaning. I mostly use...
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    Why are there so many Models?

    So the consumer thought it was the newest and latest and greatest and would be enticed to buy them. Also, different engines might be due to availability issues from suppliers as well as different power needs depending on the size of the area the machine was used to take care of. And there were...
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    Is there a better one of the IH Cadets?

    I have a 782 that has magnum 18 hp twin (transplant) and a cast iron rear. I guess I was under the mistaken impression the later aluminum hydros had the fine spline axles? The early mtd cubs are still very much ih designed and some have power steering so they get my vote.
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    I was just cutting my grass and this happened…

    Sleeve hitch too! Nice.
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    New member here:

    I dont think there is a release lever on an 1811? The 682 I bought when the cub bug first struck wouldn't run when I bought it so had to winch it on trailer. With some research I found that you were to tow or move them slowly to avoid damage to the hydro on that model/era cub. In fact I think...
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