Archive through August 31, 2005

[kmcconaughey]

Bryan, I always forget about that chart. Perhaps a link in the FAQ to it or a new FAQ entry on narrow frame and wide frame models?

 

[kmcconaughey]

Denny, that pencil soldering iron welding was Bryan's idea.........

 

[digger]

Or maybe CLICK HERE to see what models are what.

 

[mstanley]

Kraig, would you please elaborate on why you prefer 82 series over Quiet Line models? Thanks

 

[kmcconaughey]

Mark, I was hoping you wouldn't ask that.... I should leave the reasons up to those that actually have the models in question. I only have narrow frame Cub Cadets and one Original which is altogether different. My reasons would be purely subjective. If you want subjective reasons I'll elaborate, here goes; they look better, a CAT-0 rear hitch is (on the used market) available for them rather then the <FONT COLOR="ff0000">I</FONT><FONT COLOR="000000">H</FONT> 3 point hitch. The 982 also has a rear PTO available, again only on the used market. AFAIK, everyone that I know of that has an 82 series likes it, then again all the QL owners seem to like there QLs. There is one person I know of that has at least one of each perhaps he'll give some pros and cons for each.

Oh RCC..........

 

[kmcconaughey]

Now that I think of it, I have used my parent's 2072 (later version of the 982 only with power steering and yellow and white instead of red) and I liked it. )

(Message edited by kmcconaughey on September 01, 2005)

 

[mgonitzke]

Twin cylinder engines (82 series) are much smoother than singles (quietlines and below).

 

[dbellamy]

still looking for some help on my 147 hydro sezure.I disconnected the speed control rod that connects to speed cont cam & found that the handle will not move much so it'll prob have to come apart but the speed controll cam will move slightly should it move freely? I think this still has an original filter on it!! Tks Don

 

[kmoe]

Several years ago a former boss of mine was putting shelving into a new service van and drilled into the (plastic) gas tank ( which is why I never let him put shelves in again). He got a two part epoxy from the dealer( it seems that a lot of people drill through GMC Safari gas tanks) and patched it right up.

 

[sdavidson]

I see that all of us long-time lurkers are supposed to come out of the closet. I'm one of those people who still owns the family's original Cub Cadet, bought new from Stuart Motors in Wood River, Illinois, when I was in 7th grade. In the last few years, I've added a nice 1450 and a 147 with an official Cub Cadet radio. I really enjoy reading this forum and have learned a lot. Since this is my first posting, I'll likely goof something up, but I'll hope to post a few more times before the next sweep.

 

[agitch]

Mark S.

I've had both 1250 and 1450. I now have a 682 and like it better. Mainly because of the twin engine. It also looks more like the IH 88 series farm tractors of the early 80's.

 

[kmcginty]

I hope I'm posting in the right forum. I'm looking for info. and pics. of the vac attachments for cubs. I have an e-z vac, but I will need to make the bracket and holder for collection system.

Thank you,}}}

 

[lbaker]

How about using xylene for a cracked plastic tank? Or acetone? Will melt the parts together
then lightly sand smooth. Kept a lot of canopies in use in Nam instead of replacing at big$$$.

 

[jconway]

has anyone converted a cub to run on ethonal

 

[cfischer]

Joseph R,

http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/carbfuel.htm

Check out this link, there is a part lower down on the page that talks about the mods you need to make to the carb to run on ethinol. I personally think its a great idea... in fact I'm going to do it. I'm building a 1250 right now thats going to run on e85. I wanted to build a diesel and run it on bio-diesel, but the cost of getting a diesel motor would have put me in the poor house.

Don, if that filter is the original, you might have some serious problems in that hydro. First thing I would do is pull the back plate off and clean everything out real good. Pull off the hydro and put in a new round gasket, put on a new filter, and fill her up with some fresh Hytran. I'd also work on the lever, it shouldn't be that dificult to move. The whole linkage sounds like it needs work.

Chuck

 

[rmunday]

Gee, wonder where Chuck F might have found that gas tank? Was it attached to a 1000 roller?

That little hole that got emptied by the 1000 got filled up quick... A little MTD followed me home - HEY! It was free! And the same thing happened when I got traded off the 86 to the guy opening up the creamery NW of me and West of Bryan.

(Message edited by rmunday on September 01, 2005)

 

[jstorma]

Hey guys how about the 169? wide frame or narrow frame?

 

[rmunday]

Wide...

Shame on you Kraig you missed one!

 

[digger]

I guess I'll use the old way, sigh!
http://cubfaq.com/modellist.html

 

[bbaker]

Ok Guys A couple more questions. I recently bought a 782 that is in pretty good shape. It's already my favorite tractor!

The lift on the tractor goes down really slow, but goes up pretty fast. The other tractors I have don't do this. They go down just as fast as they come up. Is the 782 supposed to be slow? I beleive it's a different cylinder setup versus the QL, and 1x9 tractors?

Also anyone out there use a HVLP gravity feed paint gun? I am contemplating purchasing one to paint my 149 with. I have never used one but like the idea of less over spray, as I will likely be paiting in my back yard in the yard barn! My garage is attached to the house, and finished inside so no overspray or paint fumes are allowed in there! I know that's a little off topic, hopefully it won't get me into trouble with the mods!

Oh, and I also got my deck pulley situation figured out. My cub dealer still can get the center drive pulley for a 782 tractor. 25 bucks though! Now all I got to do is figure out how to level the thing!

(Message edited by bbaker on September 01, 2005)