Archive through February 17, 2013

[fcurrier]

Apparently there were just 4,005 of these units built. Last Fall one kind of fell into my possession. Because of the circumstanses I feel obligated to pay it due homage, in my own particular way. I've mentioned starting a new thread and got no negative feedback (and I know Charlie reads everything when he's not feeding the stove or paying attention to business) so here's the new thread.

 

[eblake]

woo hooo!!!!!

 

[jchamberlin]

Hey, Frank, maybe you could talk him into "closing" the thread until everyone posts their S/N information to Art Aytay. --Just kidding.

 

[jbaker]

Jeff Baker
12 fin 169 with manual lift serial 523095 Sept. 74

 

[rmcshane]

I dont have my 3 memorized...but heck, I'll join on this.

 

[eblake]

im jealous jeff.....still dont know my girls bday.....

 

[jbaker]

Eliza what is the serial number of your 169? should be 6 digits starting with 5

 

[mfrade]

I don't have mine memorized either.. plus it's 1 1/2 miles away at the shop. But I'd like to participate. I did send my data to Art.. maybe he can post that updated spreadsheet with the names showing? It's not like National Security concerns or something right?

 

[hydroharry]

Hey Frank - great thread to start. And for everyone's info following is my family 169 info.

Hydro Harry's IH Cub Cadet Model 169 Serial No. 2050048U523760 (built Sept. 1974)
Kohler K Series 13 cooling fin Model K341A, Serial No. 6272028, Spec No. 71154a
&
Little Hydro's IH Cub Cadet Model 169 Serial No. 2050048U523764 (built Sept. 1974)
Kohler K Series 13 cooling fin Model K341A, Serial No. 6204561, Spec No. 71154a

And although I have concerns with National Security, I believe the following is Mike F's info (which I obtained when he was not in his shop just to make sure he has the REAL DEAL - boy will he be surprised).

Mike Frade's IH Cub Cadet Model 169 Serial No. 2050048U528330 (Built Oct. 1974)
Kohler K Series 12 cooling fin Model K341A, Serial No. 6337740, Spec No. 71154a

 

[hydroharry]

Ok all you <font size="+1">BIG 169 OWNERS</font>
Who has the original tail light lenses and who doesn't. Mine are both the replacements.
One is a REFLECT-O-LITE 378 SAE-P2-A-75 and the other is a later replacement BARGMAN 378 SAE-P2-A-75.
Who has the original lens REFLECT-O-LITE 378 SAE-P1-A-70? I know Thurman S. has one on his No. ONE 169 (and I have one other contact that has one removed from a W/F tractor)

 

[rmcshane]

I need to STILL get my engine specs off the herd here sometime if I remember to (sorry Art)

Harry, I can look the next time I am home to see what my herd has for light lenses. I know mine dont have any lenses but the bases are still on there.

 

[fcurrier]

Ryan: You gots to be de man when it comes to an accumulation of 169's.

 

[rmcshane]

Thanks Frank, but I am sure there are more boys and girls out there who have more 169's than me

But I'm sure if another one around here came about it might have a home in the three sided shed!!!

 

[fcurrier]

And now I have a problem. I'll soon get my balanced and underground .010 crankshaft back from Dave and I'm going to need a conn rod, STD piston and rings. Should I just go with STENS for now and see what happens?

 

[rmcshane]

Frank- I'm running STENS parts in 2 of mine right now. They are working great so far. This was the first two engines I ever put STENS parts in. I generally save up and buy Kohler but being in college that dream is about as long lived as Paul B's for sale ad a few days back. The piston directiona notch was a bit crude for my liking but I thought they were decent parts. I know they arent the quality of Kohler but I figured I'd rather have these puppies running and ready for work than sitting in the corner waiting for the money for Kohler parts. Just my experience and .02.

 

[fcurrier]

Now HARRY: Pay attention. You know where that side panel belongs! Howsemever, you're right - an hour meter should belong on the dash and not down there where you can't watch it.
"You know when you're a tractor guy when you measure time in tenths of an hour". My story -- stickin' to it.

 

[jbaker]

my 169 the other day

 

[hydroharry]

Frank - on the rod and piston, since you know the rod has a finite life I'd recommend staying with Kohler. The piston/rings are something that can wear and be more readily replaced so STENs or others maybe worth a shot if the cost is that much different. Ya gotta do your home work tho. Back when I was buying this stuff I discovered Kohler sells thru Regional Distributors who sell to the dealers. I understood the Distributor actually set the prices and the one covering the NE area was the highest in the country. The midwest had the best prices I could find. Don't know if it's the same today.

 

[rmcshane]

Harry- I can tell you from personal experience that Kohler parts arent "reasonable" here anymore. In the last 6 years I have watched the price of a Kohler piston go from $50 to $250...and that was just the piston. Now im sure its higher or lower somewhere else...but for me, there has to be a breaking point. But, to each his own!

 

[dtanner]

Ryan McShane

That is just a "crazy" price for a piston

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I mention to Frank C last night that the next engine I rebuild will get and insert for the crank rod. I think that is there weak point and I think the insert would make the rebuild last much longer and should not cost many $$ to do . What you all think