Archive through January 11, 2012

[ljones]

I removed the set screw on the locking collar and tried to tap it lose but it wont budge either way. I went to remove the set screws that hold the s/g pulley on and only one wants to come out

.The bearing was cooked, it will be a while before the pto gets rebuilt as I dont have anything to put on it.

 

[sbauer]

I was trying to blow snow all morning and my 364 blower just kept plugging in the exit shoot of the second stage. I painted the whole thing with graphite paint in the fall. I am so confused.

 

[hydroharry]

Jarrod H - you posted "I want this thing to be affordable, easy to maintain, and something I can adapt for different uses and implements, and semi classic."

You're getting alot of responses that may be a little hard to decifer. In my view all IH Cub Cadets will fit your "want". With regard to the affordable part, this is relative to how well it is and has been maintained, and what you consider reasonable value.

Now, getting down to the nuts and bolts - what most are trying to tell you is that you'll eventually "want" a tractor for each of your implements. One for mowing, one for pushing snow, one for throwing snow, one for tilling your garden, etc. One tractor can do all these things, but the attachments have to be correct models for that tractor. There isn't one tractor that accepts all attachments or that adapts to all attachments.

I see Jeff B recommended a Model 149, which is a wide frame "hydrostatic drive" tractor that came standard with hydraulic lift and headlights, and a 14hp Kohler K-series engine. If you're only gonna have one to start with and want to mow, push, throw, till or plow, then all the correct attachments are readily available in PA and surrounding states. A model 1450 is very similar (next newer model 14hp) and I'd recommend it as well.

As for being "semi-classic", I have to say all IH Cub Cadets are classics, just some more than others. Every model has it's "little" issues to maintain, some are better than others. There are Gear Head nuts on here, and guys that are diehard Hydro nuts (like me). Since you're just starting out, I'd definitely go the Hydro route.

Good luck on your hunt.


Lucas (under edit) - on your PTO bearing and locking collar - you better get yourself a bigger hammer. Until you get that locking collar loose you ain't gonna move that bearing.

Hydro Harry
Old Cubs Never Die
(they just find another resting place)

 

[aschumacher]

Steve B., some people have noted in the past that heat blowing from the engine can warm the chute, melting some snow and maybe cause jams. Wet snow always jams, no matter what kind of snow mover you have.

 

[hydroharry]

Steve B and Allen S - I'll have to dis-agree with Allen on wet snow clogging. I'm not familiar with the 364 model (assume it's a walk behind). I used a completely re-conditioned QA42A on my 1450 for more than 10 years when I lived in CT. I never had a problem with clogging. The hydrostatic drive tractor is key. You have infinite speed control with which to feed the snow into the single stage QA42A. I'm aware of other people complaining of clogs with a QA42A (or even a 36) but if the thrower is all painted up, mechanics operating correctly, belt tensioned correctly, engine operating at full throttle, it works beautifully. I had no trouble throwing snow 20+ feet. Wet and heavy, or light and fluffy - you need the speed a hydrostatic tractor can provide.

Hydro Harry
Old Cubs Never Die!!!

 

[kfreeman]

Speaking of exhaust heat on the snowthrower chute, I have seen a picture of a tractor with the exhaust pipe extended and turned straight down. I thought about doing this on my 1250 when the snowthrower is installed. Where can I find exhaust tubing of such a small size?

I think I would remove the lower grill and install the elbow extension in the winter and then change it back in the spring. Or I could cut a hole in the lower grill for the extension.

 

[kfreeman]

Harry,

The 364 is an IH designed 2-stage snowblower Cub Cadet attachment.

 

[digger]

Steven B.
Check the Topics section where all the MTD/CCC items are.
CCC and MTD Machines & Equipment * Model 364 snow blower

 

[dtanner]

Ken Freeman

I have been told that the hand bar for old guys like me that go into a show are the correct size over here. just cut off the flange and after the elbow cut to the length you want.

 

[ljones]

I wimped out and took it to my friends machine shop and he heated it with his torch and the locking collar came lose the the pully came off with a little coaxing. Thanks for the help!