Archive through September 12, 2008

[eford]

One thing I learned about welding cast from an older fella was it needs to be heated and use a special welding rod. Just my 0.02
A quick Q;
I have a set of 26-12-12's I'd like to put on my 1200, I know the fenders have to be raised, I was wondering how high and preference material of raising blocks(not wood I hope)(-:
I also am looking for a set of rims and have been for some time. I saw an older sears the other day that had 24-12-12 rear tires, but haven't had luck with sears. I'm not positive that they would bolt up anyway. I tried a poking around a couple sponsors but came up short. Please advise, I've had the tires, firestones, for a year and a half and would like to use them.
I have an extra set of wheels that have 23-10.5-12's turfs on them but don't think they would work.
Thank you and much appreciated!

 

[digger]

Earl F.
I raised mine 1/2" with washers under the foot rest and 3/4" in the rear using solid pieces under the fender pan.

You might have to notch the foot rest some for the lift handle to clear.

 

[digger]

BTW,
Has anyone noticed that it's not gonna be long before we have to be doing this!

 

[kide]

The best advise on welding (or brazing) of cast iron parts:
Find somebody that's done <u>a lot</u> of it - don't let that piece of your Cub be their learning experience. Actually brazing may be better, especially on corners and edges, as you don't have to pre-heat as high and brass actually has similar tensile strength and expansion / contraction properties to cast iron. The real secret, as the Grump has stated, is how long the cool down process can be extended (24 hours is recommended)...

Charlie: I came up with a plan to handle most of that stuff (I'll only have to put up with it till the first of January)

 

[fcurrier]

<u>
You're a cruel man, Charlie Procter.
But I guess it's time to be reminded.

</u>

 

[digger]

Frank C.
We've already had frost twice in the last 2 weeks!

 

[mgonitzke]

What snow? It's gonna be a month or so before I experience temperatures less than 70 degrees...

 

[junderwood]

Charlie,
I just hope the winter isn't like the last few days. We had 7-8 inches of rain since Thursday. Can't imagine what the winter is going to be like with the rain storms we have had this summer. It doesn't take much to shut Peoria down.

 

[digger]

I'm way past ready for a good old fashioned winter with lots of DEEP SNOW!

 

[digger]

Just when I start thinkin about snow, the forecast changes to the upper 70's all week.

Oh well time to get started anyway.