Archive through February 12, 2017

[mgwin]

Charlie,

I know why that 100 buried itself.
All that weight on the front, and the back wheels couldn't push it!

 

[dschwandt]

I am told the crank in my 104 has been replaced. The flywheel end has a bolt instead of the threaded crankshaft end and the drive cup has a bushing to make up the difference in ID of the cup.

Question: What engine would this replacement crank have came from?

 

[ekincaid]

Jason,Marty-I think I'd like to try my hand at a gear shift cc by next goround(next winters project,I hate when hunting season ends).Any suggestions as I've said I'd like to add and original,and a wide frame/QL to the stable some day

 

[mgwin]

Ethan,

Yes, cubs are like Lays potato chips; you can't own just one!

If you want an O (original), start looking now. You may find one at a decent price by next winter. At least that's how it is around here.

If you live close enough to Charlie, he could have you one by the end of the week!

I pretty much stick with the O,70/100 series because they were the first cubs made.
Plus, I have ran out of room to store more of them. LOL!
I started with the 128, and almost instantly fell in love with cub cadets.

 

[eford]

Ethan, instead of modifying the subframe, just go ahead and find a nice wide frame to add! Much easier than cutting and welding

 

[ekincaid]

Marty it seems in my area(Rhode Island)/newengland region cub "O"s are as rare as hens teeth,and the ones that are out there are....lets say,,,are a mess and people want top dollar for them.I've been looking on C/list could you recommend any other methods of procurement

 

[ekincaid]

Earl-not sure what you mean????

 

[eford]

For your snow blade. Find a wide frame to put it on and no cutting or welding needed!

I suggest a nice 1200!

 

[ekincaid]

Earl-LOL I kinda thought that's were you were going with that but as of right now I'm over buget on the125(and getting the hairy eyeball from the wife)so I can't beat the price on that plow I tried to talk my buddy into throwing in his tractor to....He didn't find that as funny as I did

 

[eford]

I think it's called"long term borrowing", my dad has followed that rule and now it's his 1450....

Marlin's got a great suggestion and should work out well for you.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Ethan K. Ken Morrow has a free Original in the For Sale section. Jamestown, Rhode Island to York, South Carolina Driving Directions. Long drive but you could bring back three Cub Cadets with one trip. And yes the blade modification is very easy.

Earl F. and Marty G. Years ago we used to have Hiland Potato Chips. Like Cub Cadets.... you couldn't just have one of those either.

David S. Sounds like you have a crankshaft from a 1000 Cub Cadet.

 

[dschwandt]

Marlin, The 1000 parts look-up shows the crank w/a nut & washer.

What other 10HP (or other HP) Kohler would have used a crank w/a bolt in the flywheel end is what I'm wondering. This engine had been rebuilt before as it has a .030 over piston installed..

 

[jwiggins]

Possibly the Later Model M10/K241AQS engines built after 75 would have threaded hole on flywheel side of crank,,,
Something you might find in a late model <font color="119911">210</font>,,,,

 

[dquillen]

Love those new Deestones on the front of my 124. Looks like they forgot to spec. the tire pressure. Any thoughts? Thanks
David

 

[dschwandt]

Iron Guard paint question.
I may have asked this before.....

A: what is the thinner ratio?
B: does it require hardener??

Getting really close to squirting some paint!! woo hoo!!

Thanks guys

 

[mgwin]

David Q,

30 lbs.

 

[ekincaid]

Oh man a free"o" jeeezzzze to bad I'm out vacation time that would be about a week long trip for me

 

[digger]

David S.
Here's a good starting point posted here many years ago.
It all depends on what you have to spray with and the equipment used, so use it as a rule of thumb.

Most acrylics can use up to 8:1 reducer/enamel ratio, or 8:1:1 reducer/enamel/hardener. I mix mine in a glass Pryex 2 quart container like is used for baking, etc. Easy to clean afterward, marked in ounces. I like to use 5 or 6:1 for my first coat, cuz I get better coverage. Then come back with 8:1 final. Shoot primer and topcoats at 30-40 psi, depending on paint thickness. When you get to 40 psi and above, you are usually starting to waste a lot in overspray.

Use 12 eyedropper drops of fisheye preventative in each mixed quart if you want to be sure you do not get these nasty little bubbles in your paint. They are usually caused by grease or oils on the primer surface. Even oils from yer hands can do it. They don't always appear, but you will make up new cuss words if they do cuz yer sunk then.

 

[sblunier]

David Q.

10-12 psig will get you much better traction and ride.

Charlie, David S. RE: Paint

Good advice. I usually to the thick side and run the pressure toward the top (40 psig). Iron Guard responds well to "Super Wet Look" acrylic enamel hardner, for that nice glossy top coat......

 

[mhomrighausen]

Ethan K. Just a thought. There is a thing called.... <u>The Cub Cadet Transportation Network.</u> It's where you ask if others can help you get your Cub Cadet to your place or very close to it by going to CLICK HERE FOR THE CUB CADET TRANSPORTATION NETWORK and ask for some help. It may take a little bit however you'll have your Original. It's how I got my 782D from Virginia to Iowa.

Plus it's Highly Recommended by Fancy....

So contact Ken M. and get that Original headed your way. I'd love to have either of the other two only someone else should get them.