Archive through April 04, 2013

[kostendorf]

Norm, It was easier for me to install the cradle in the frame first then the engine. Same way taking it out.

 

[digger]

Wayne S.
I was at HF the the other day and sure enough. On one of the end caps they had a mess of Gear Wrench tools. First I'd ever seen them there.

 

[bjamison]

Norm - I just installed a 14 hp engine in my 1650 last night. When I took the engine out, I unbolted the cradle and took the engine and cradle out at the same time - it wasn't easy, but I was newer then to Cub Cadets than I am now. When I put the engine back into the tractor, I put the cradle in and set the engine in after that. Even though it was a pain in the arse, I have to believe that's easier than putting the engine/cradle assy into the tractor at the same time - especially when trying to get the isolators centered on the engine rails and the PTO shaft lined-up on the engine too. Good luck!

 

[nbartee]

Okay, will go with installing the cradle in the frame first. Wish me luck!

Thanks

 

[nbartee]

In the past you've heard me complain about the vibration of my 1450. I just pulled the engine out to repair an oil leak in the pan so thought I'd take another look at these ISO mounts. The P.O. said he bought new mounts about two years ago and they look fine to me. Knowing him, I assume he replaced them with original CC mounts. I don't know, I've never seen a set so I'm posting pictures of what I got and how I think they should go together. Please enlighten me if you will.

 

[proessler]

Norm, Charlie/Digger has pics on his site under Engine listing...CC Spec.

 

[dschwandt]

Norm, There are suppoed to be 2 thick washers in each one of them.

Dave S

 

[dschwandt]

Here's a couple pics of my son doing a little spring maintenance on his drive with the 1200.

Dave S

 

[nbartee]

My ISO set looks like Charlie's third picture down (one set). If so, and I have a correct set, how does it go together? Do I have it assembled correctly?

 

[rrjohnson]

Wayne, the show is in two weeks. If anybody is wondering what show Wayne is referring to it is the California Antique Farm Equipment Show in Tulare, CA on April 19-21. They will probably be 1000 tractors and trucks there.