Archive through December 05, 2012

[digger]

Daniel M.
Click the Cub Cadet Parts Lookup button above.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Step 8 image:

And a closeup:

 

[hydroharry]

Charlie - glad to see you popped in. Is Don T going down the right track (or is he stopping at the wrong station) in his planned attempt to use that QL part instead of the lever with a roll pin into the lift handle on his 149?

Kraig - Oh Great One Keeper of the Photos - your are the GREATEST (no matter Charlie's comments).

 

[wshytle]

Jeff-

A method I have used is just remove the lift arm and cut about 8 inches off. Get a piece of round stock the same diameter and weld a new 8" piece end to end while they are both clamped in a piece of angle iron to keep them aligned. You need to bevel each welded end enough to have a good weld after grinding back to the original size of the shaft. You also need to tack weld around the shaft so it doesn't bend from the heat and afterwards you can remove it from the jig and finish welding. Then you can bore a new hole the correct size and it will be like new. You will also have to first determine the exact angle and location of the hole so it works as it should. I was thinking the roll pin used was 3/16" which is as big as it needs to be in this application. The chances are the hole in the little arm or lever hasn't wallowed any so you can match the roll pin to that and also determine what size it is. When I reassemble the lift arm I start the roll pin in the little lever and stick a pin or something in through the other side (very little room) of the lever and through the hole in the lift arm to align the lever. Tap, tap and you're done. It takes about four hands but it has worked good for me. I also paint these parts because they are not painted at the factory and they are always rusted to a degree.

Hope you understand this jibber-jabber and good luck.

 

[rrjohnson]

I have a CC 125 with a hydraulic unit. The unit is complete except for what is called the "clevis assembly". That's the slotted piece that attaches to the ram. The slot allows an implement to float and there is a locking clip that prevents float. I have a locking clip. What I need from someone is a drawing with dimensions for the clevis so I can make one. I need the total length, height, length of the slot, etc., and details of how it attaches to the ram, whether it has a jam nut or not. The parts breakdown doesn't show a jam nut but I've seen some photos that looks like one one is there. Pictures of this clevis would help if anybody has some. Thanks in advance.

 

[dcmay]

Thanks for the direction .I now know how to use the service manuals.
Dan

 

[sblunier]

The clamp on lever is the desired part for both xx9 and xx50 applications. On the xx9 tractors the lever will likely need to be shortened and a new hole drilled, BUT the clamp on version is far superior to the roll pin (you'll only repair it once, not every other year).

I have made the repair with the clamp on version in a 149 and by far, the worst thing about it is trying to explain it on this forum.

Picture:

 

[sblunier]

Don T.

Clamp the nut in a vise with the socket facing down and use a punch to knock the nut loose, then drive out the punch......

 

[mmiller]

Can anyone tell me what the original finish is for the starter button on an O? I have both painted metal and black plastic buttons in my parts box. I'm guessing the plastic is a replacement switch. Were the metal ones painted originally or left with a silver (zinc?)finish?

 

[kshultz]

Michael,
Metal and painted yellow.

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[dhoefler]

Had the tractors out today, it's been 8 years since they have seen daylight!

 

[mpatterson]

Nice Dan, very nice! Glad to see you still have them. Great collection. Your one man that I have heard a lot of good things about and certainly full of tallent, just like a bunch of others floating around here.

 

[stanner]

HOLY COW!!!

Good to hear from you Mr. Hoefler!!!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Dan, good to see you post, welcome back!!!

 

[mgwin]

Dan,

Real nice. Nice to see them again! Is the one on the far end a tricycle type, or just raised up? I don't remember it.

 

[hydroharry]

Dan - and we were just talking about a "Le Concurs" event earlier today. You went and blew everyones socks off.
I don't think I've ever seen them all together. My jaw dropped so far I can't even say (think/type) anymore words (and that has never happened).

 

[kmcconaughey]

Marty, that would be a "High Clearance":

 

[dtanner]

Steve Blunier "Mr. Plow"

Thanks a lot for posting that picture of the levers so hydro Harry will believe me when I said that the lever is a good replacement for the pin. I`am just not very good at posting in a manner that some one can visualizes what I saying from my post. pictures say it all. Thank you; Don T

 

[dhoefler]

Back in storage....

 

[dtanner]

Dan Hoefler
Checked out your profile and see two posts in over 5 years. I see you have been very busy. That is one fine bunch of tractors and the crawler is awsum.