Dad’s 100

[Rbertalotto]

Love it! Would like to know more about the power steering pump and control installation. Does that engine have enough power for it.

Can a power steering pump power a FEL?

 

[IHinIN]

Thanks guys... this is a mod I will do on the 108...

I’m not sure the press in studs will fit in from the back with the external brakes on your 108. I bought a set for my 129 but I’m not sure if I can use them. I haven’t checked yet.

 

[IHinIN]

Love it! Would like to know more about the power steering pump and control installation. Does that engine have enough power for it.

Can a power steering pump power a FEL?

Thanks!
The engine has plenty of power to run the pump. I actually shimmed the internal relief valve to around 700 psi to keep from slipping the belt. It would likely be too little flow to run a loader at a reasonable speed. You would also have to come up with a larger oil reservoir as it holds probably less than a quart. It has just enough capacity to run my lift cylinder and the 2x8 cylinder on my dump trailer.

 

[IHinIN]

Made a little more progress over the weekend. The last batch of parts are hung up and ready for paint.

 

[tromaniecki]

Nice work! Looks really good.
Bet your Dad is smiling.
The 'stock' 100 was worth about $795 when new.

 

[IHinIN]

Thanks!

Unfortunately, my dad passed away in 2016 but I’m sure he’s looking down and keeping an eye on his Cub. I hope he approves.

 

[IHinIN]

Finished the yellow painting on Tuesday. Got the valve and levers and the other fender on today. Need to pick up some high temp paint for the muffler. I built a mini paint booth to spray any small pieces I may have overlooked, such as the lift pin for the rear lift.

 

[tromaniecki]

Luv those fenders, true 'Tractor fenders' in my opinion!
And what's really funny is none of my cubs have'm, still like'm though.

 

[IHinIN]

The round fenders are the best looking ones ever made in my opinion.

Yesterday, I got most of the wiring harness built and added pieces to the engine.

 

[IHinIN]

Finished the wiring today. I added a taillight using a marker light that was on the fender. They were on the fenders when dad bought the tractor 40 yrs ago. If the other light wasn’t missing I probably would’ve put them back on the fenders. I also got the muffler and air cleaner on.

 

[PACub100]

Man, you better take a big stick cuz you're gonna have to fend off all the chics when you go out in public on that sweet ride!!

That's pretty awesome!

 

[IHinIN]

Haha

I’ll resist the urge to take it cruising in town.

 

[IHinIN]

It’s ready for a battery and gas and hopefully it fires up. The gas tank is temporarily mounted with zip ties since I need to run the engine and then pull the tank to re-torque the head bolts. Don’t wanna risk scratching the tank with the straps putting them on, then off, then on again.

 

[kmcconaughey]

That looks great!

 

[PACub100]

Fantastic!
I think the only thing I own that looks that nice is a pair of shoes I bought last month...

 

[IHinIN]

Thanks guys!
All that’s left is to wet sand and buff the hood so I can get the hood ornament and decals on.
I also need to put on the front hydraulic couplers. I stole them for my 129 so I could run my dump trailer.

 

[IHinIN]

It runs!! It fired right up and runs great. I let it idle and cool down a couple times to finish curing the paint on the muffler. I drove it around the yard for a while to get it up to temp. Tomorrow, I’ll re-torque the head bolts and secure the gas tank with the straps. The carb adjustments meed checked as well as setting the max RPM and double checking the timing.

 

[PACub100]

You're a brave soul... taking that out in broad daylight. You know, the chics....

That thing sure looks fine!

 

[IHinIN]

You're a brave soul... taking that out in broad daylight. You know, the chics....

That thing sure looks fine!

Thanks!

Don’t worry, I drove it around the back yard. Didn’t wanna take any chances and cause a local supermodel to wreck her Ferrari cause she was checking out my sweet ride. Lol

 

[awoloch]

Beautiful work on your Cub Cadet 100. Thank you for sharing your photos and project progress. Well done!