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    1977, 1650 project

    I strongly recommend against soldering wire connections. The crimp connector aside; solder will wick up the wire a bit and make it solid at the crimp. This reduced flexibility in the wire will cause cracking and separation down the road as there's a lot of vibration in these machines from the...
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    JD 214 ?

    Yeah, that Variator, (or variable sheave derivative), had me guessing. Lot's of belts all tucked up tight in there. I'll stay with my Cub and drive shaft ;)
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    JD 214 ?

    Our local electric shop had an '84 JD 214. One owner, complete with mower and tiller, Kohler K321, looks well maintained, no leaks, asking $1,300. I was interested, but not so sure after looking at the belt layout. With the simplicity of my Cub, I think I'll pass.
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    Ohio seat

    I've found that Oxi-Clean does real good. I had a Scout seat that was deeply soiled and the Oxi-Clean got right into the fissures and cleaned it like brand new. Thank you Billy Mays.
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    Look what followed me home: a K321A replacement engine...NOS?

    I doubt it. Mine has a 5.6mm and the head space on a 341 is too narrow to make the bend.
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    Plan ol' gas cap for 1450 plastic tank

    Boy howdie. I ran into this this summer. My 1st mistake was assuming one cap for most Cubs. My 1st purchase was too big, so I ate that one and is in spare parts. When I found the S/N connection, the 2nd was the correct one. However, it still didn't fit; it only screwed maybe a 1/4 to 1/2...
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    the Safety gas cans, pain

    I call those Cowtails "Digger's Dynamo Pills". Sometimes I'm tuckered out and have a little left to do. (but I don't want to take time to make a sandwich) 2 or 3 Cowtails later and that last 1/4 acre is done and tractor parked!
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    the Safety gas cans, pain

    I wondered about that. Well let me say thanks, mine restored the old 5 gallon one I use for the Graham Paige tiller. I think I've finally found a decent new can. I've been using a "No-Spill" for going on 8 or so years. I'm up to 2 to keep things running and getting gas isn't a special trip...
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    Engine oil

    Some of you guys sure spend a lot money for oil in an engine with no filter.
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    Engine oil

    That's life without Sgt. Joe Friday moderating
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    Engine oil

    Hey that ND Exxon 30 might be good for vintage 2 cycle pre-mid sixties.
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    Engine oil

    No 30wt in Utah? Napa, Carquest (especially in farm country) carry it as well as Case IH. It's best to go with what the OEM recommends. Kohler seems to "tolerate" multi-weight in their service/repair manuals for K series but the caveat can be increased consumption and carbon build up...
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    Hydro Leak

    That's what this did. It would weep, but rarely. Then all of a sudden one day I had a trail of oil marking everywhere I went and puddles on the shop floor after shutdown. I just replaced the gasket for the hydro mounting to the axle last month and thought no more puppy pads for parking the...
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    Hydro Leak

    I thought I had all the leaks corrected and even cleaned the shop floor. That lasted a few weeks, and today I took her out for a short run and backed her into the shop. I noticed some drips on the floor and found puddles under the hydro unit. Not quite sure what to make of this set up; seems...
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    1650 ~ Coil to Spark Plug Wire

    Replace the switch. After 40+ years things deteriorate beyond reliability no matter how much you fix it. Change that plug wire too, they break down even with no moving parts.
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    Time to resurrect this one for all the newbies lately

    Bring back the rolled short sleeves, white socks, and DA's
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    K241 head bolts

    Check the above sponsors. One of them has used bolt/washer kits for about $20. Other IH Cub vendors may have them new but inventory is luck of the draw. Jack's Small Engines can get them new from the factory if available, I did for my 16 Hp, other than that it's NOS. One time I bought extra...
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    106 mule drive belt kicking off spring pulley

    This is the 1st I actually seen a number associated with deck belt tension. Thanks Kraig. All my literature shows only the tension gauge or a different style in pulley brackets & tension spring. My drive is missing the gauge but a number now should come in handy, unless different mowers have...
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    steering issue on a 107

    That wood block is a grand idea! I will remember it. Some things don't change. That's like my Snap-On set I have to get steering wheels off my K and L series IH trucks.
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    Cub Cadet 1650 - Problem getting the mower deck support clevise on the the frame arm

    Maybe. But in the posted mower manual, and mine, the IH parts picture call them in item 3 "Mower Support Clevis" Nomenclature is sometimes tricky. I have yet to get a mower parts manual or sheet.
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