Another rescue-1986 1210

[1811Cub]

Another local distressed Cub. The original Magnum 12 starts and runs excellent with no smoke. Missing some parts, and needs TLC. Sheetmetal fits great. Came with a new Carlisle front tire and new battery.

 

[1811Cub]

Changed the engine oil, which was nasty. Used SAE-30 Cub Cadet oil. It purrs like a kitten. I adjusted the choke and throttle cables. I found some electrical issues, so I will need to go through this thoroughly to get everything to work again.

 

[-CӞ]

Is the model 1210 a parallel/sibling series to your Red Fleet? seems to have a similar shape/profile. It is in good company now!

 

[1811Cub]

Yes, the CCC 1210 is a direct descendant of the IH 82 series, and shares a vast majority of parts. The 1982-85 1282 was set up very similar and was painted red. Also the 1982-84 680 was one in the same and was also yellow/beige. This general styling/design was used 1980-1989.

To my knowledge, IH did not offer a 12HP garden tractor in 1980-81.

 

[1811Cub]

I fixed the lighting circuit and the charging circuit. Bad wiring and dirty connections were the only issues found.

 

[1811Cub]

The manual deck lift float pin was snapped off. I removed the release button, drilled it out, and tapped it with a 10-24 tap. A NOS pin threaded right back in. I'm waiting for the little black vinyl cap to finish it off.

 

[-CӞ]

1811, is that the “lock in place” function of the big implement lift lever handle?
i don’t recognize the pieces.

 

[1811Cub]

Parts 3 and 4 are what is shown on the vise. I am waiting on part number 16, which is a vinyl cap that slides over the pin.

 

[1811Cub]

 

[-CӞ]

thanks!
such case studies are a good learning opportunity.

 

[1811Cub]

I received a bag of 10 thick vinyl black caps for the float lock pin. Cub part number 720-3014 is NLA, but these are virtually identical in appearance, AND a heck of a lot cheaper that they were when you could even locate them. A pack of ten 1/8" OD was $7 plus tax. Through Cub they were $4 each for my other two manual lift tractors.


Black Vinyl (Rubber) Round End Cap Cover for Pipe,Tube Hub Caps Tubing Free Ship | eBay

 

[1811Cub]

The engine leaked a good amount of oil. It originated from the valve cover. Someone had been there before since the reed valve and it's retainer were MIA. Also the cover was bent. A good used one was sourced. I replaced all the gaskets including the cam gear cover and fuel pump,and the breather filter. No more leak after an hour of run time.

 

[1811Cub]

Added all of the light hardware, bulbs, and grille. Also, a shot of the completed float pin.

 

[Bret McFarland]

How is the dash on this 1210? They all seem to mysteriously crack around the mounting screws.

 

[1811Cub]

Those areas are good. It does have some breakage around the outer edge. Also, the previous owner drilled a hole in it to place a cheap toggle switch to engage the PTO. Fortunately, he did not snip any factory installed wiring. However, he ran a single 12ga wire directly from the battery to this toggle switch with zero fusible protection.

 

[PACub100]

Aaaahhh, it'll be fine...

 

[gary noblit]

1811, me thinks we all have done it once or twice in a hurry...

 

[-CӞ]

1811, me thinks we all have done it once or twice in a hurry...

️zippity zappity crackle and pop️
why did the juice that was flowing just
STOP? ️️

 

[1811Cub]

I bought a new Carlisle front tire to match the other one the previous owner had purchased. I had the original Goodyear removed and this one mounted with a new valve stem. The local tire shop had it done in less than 10 minutes.

 

[1811Cub]

New K&M seat