Archive through January 07, 2004

[aaytay]

There, Happy now?

 

[till]

Thank you Mr Aytay.

Heck I thought I would never venture in to the Hydro world, let along the 82 series. But man I love that 682. The next 82 will be something special too. Spot still does the trick with the snow plow duty.

Weather guessers are saying more snow for the weekend.

 

[rleo]

I know it's off topic, but I needed some comic relief after seeing all those hydro pics. . .

 

[aaytay]

That's all I know is that MR. CARNEY and PAUL BELL was, and still is my source for narrow frame cub information and parts.

Between the two of them, those guys could write an entire book on Originals and Narrow Frame cubs!

 

[aaytay]

Come on Ray, at least they weren't slant grills!!!!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Bryan, you asked: "Well, who posted most of those pics in the first place?" Technically speaking, Steve did. p

 

[aaytay]

Good one...

 

[stanner]

they made narrow frame cubs?

 

[rleo]

Art:
Actually, the hydro pics were very cool. Maybe someday I'll get one. But for now, I've got my hands full with my "new" Original and the continued upgrades to the 124.

All:
Any recommendations on a good coring aerator? I see Agrifab makes a couple of models.

 

[dfrisk]

HEY WYATT - When it comes to "FIELD TESTING" the new equipment Your designing don't forget Who Your friends are. I can think of about 6-8 people who could be REAL serious Objective Beta Test Sites!

 

[dmorrissette]

Does anyone want to theorize why upon tear down of my K301A(it comes out of the 124), I found that my exhaust valve was all gald up. The sealing surface was badly pitted. THe exhaust valve seat is all pitted as well. It looks to me like the vlave stem is bent. i had a hell of a time getting it out of the guide.
The rings were in good condition, there was hardly any deposites in the chamber. There was barely any ridge in the top of the cylinder to speak of. The intake valve is perfect. Vertually all typical wear surface look good. The reason I took it down was that I was blowing a lot of blue smoke during run time. I bought it this way figuring it would need a rebuild. What made it wear this way? Also, is the balancing gear closes to the oil pan suposed to have any side play? This one chucks back and forth. I don't have any experience w/ this.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Denny, good point!

Wyatt, Count me in too please!!!! )

 

[till]

Wyatt,
Put me down for testing the home versions!

Dan M,
Maybe the engine was running lean. Dose it have a Warblo carb?? I had to have the exhaust valve replaced on my 241 when I rebuilt it. The valve was bent and caroded (sp?) at the bottom.

 

[bmcmeen]

Jeff R. -

Hungy????????? (sic)

 

[roundy fendered cubs rule!]

All,
As promised here are some scans of a news letter from the Fort Wayne plant introducing the Cub Cadet and the Scout. I just thought it was kinda cool. Does anyone else have something simular?
I'm not sure how the pics will turn out since I had to downsize them.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Kent, thanks for sharing! Any chance I could get you to send the high resolution versions via email? You know, for the archives. Thanks in advance. )

 

[aaytay]

Kent-
That newsletter is pretty neat! Got scanner????

Kind of funny to see the last page of retirees. Not one of them had less than 15 years, yet most of them were in their upper 20's or lower 30's.

Shame you just don't see that anymore....

 

[kdunham]

Dan M.-As Bruce Hornsby would say,"that's just the way it is..." Most of us go with the garbage can mod on the balance gears and put in a new exhaust valve,guide too if it isn't right. Lean condition and age are key factors. **** only lasts so long.

I picked up a new 6'x10' trailer courtesy of Carter's tonight. Good thing cuz I have 4 tractors to go get this weekend. Did you get that Wes?

Tired of trying to start your diesel in this frigid weather? Shoehorn one of these bad boys in there,it'll wake that tractor up in a hurry.

 

[till]

Kevin,
Thanks for the reminder....

The smoker I was trying to get {80's F350 crew cab} want to Michagen.

Lets see if the 93 1/2 ton blazer with 5.7 falls through too .......

Can you lighten up the picture a little???

 

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