IH Cub Cadet 70

[LAWN BOY]

Here is my IH Cub Cadet 70. I’m rebuilding the motor currently. I originally paid just $50 for it.

 

[wh cc guy]

Sound like a good deal.

 

[dschwandt]

That bore in the 3rd picture looks pretty ugly!!

 

[LAWN BOY]

That bore in the 3rd picture looks pretty ugly!!

I’m leaning towards having it bored at a shop.

 

[-CӞ]

Will you replace those non-correct fenders with the correct (round) fenders?
From a practical perspective, there is nothing wrong with what you’ve got.

 

[mgonitzke]

I’m leaning towards having it bored at a shop.

You will be very disappointed if you don't. That is not usable in that condition.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Will you replace those non-correct fenders with the correct (round) fenders?
From a practical perspective, there is nothing wrong with what you’ve got.

That’s the way I bought it. They are Case fenders. Even though I like to keep most old stuff proper, I actually like the way they look.

 

[PACub100]

That’s the way I bought it. They are Case fenders. Even though I like to keep most old stuff proper, I actually like the way they look.

Throw some wide diggers on there and they'd look great.
Skinny tires.... Ehhh

 

[LAWN BOY]

Throw some wide diggers on there and they'd look great.
Skinny tires.... Ehhh

I will be putting new 6-12 ag style diggers on it, I’m very excited to get new tires on it.

 

[HKCooper44]

I’m leaning towards having it bored at a shop.

Be sure that you can get the appropriate oversized piston and rings first!

 

[dschwandt]

and don't for get the rod size needed after checking the crank it may need ground undersize if it is out of spec.
If you are going to spend the $$ for a proper overhaul, do it right the 1st time.

 

[LAWN BOY]

I plan on taking the motor in for boring and all next week. Is this the correct governor and all I need to replace to be caustious due to failing nylon?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130633578851

 

[HKCooper44]

I’m leaning towards having it bored at a shop.

Do another hone job with new stones before you go the cylinder boring route.

 

[dschwandt]

Waste of time IMHO with a bore that looks that ugly.
Tet the machine shop tell you what it needs.
At the very least they can tank the block, inspect and measure the clearances.

 

[jack casey]

I will be putting new 6-12 ag style diggers on it, I’m very excited to get new tires on it.

For three decades I've used Carlisle Tru Power AG tires on my Elec-Trak. Did a bit of research and bought 8.50 width tires. DePiero Farms, Montvale NJ used only 8.50 rear tires on their Farmalls. Why? They dig in better than 10.50's. Oser's Farm (my bud Charlie U) had 8.50's on his Farmall. All good enough for me. These are on a Cub Cadet.
Cheers, Jack

 

[LAWN BOY]

Anyone know the piston to cylinder clearance for the K161? The shop that’s boring it needs to know.

 

[mgonitzke]

That information is in the Kohler service manual, which you should be referring to for numerous other things during the course of a rebuild. It is a free download from Kohler's website: https://resources.kohler.com/power/kohler/enginesUS/pdf/tp_2379.pdf

 

[dschwandt]

If this is indeed a machine shop that has worked on small engines in the past, they should already have this kind of info at their fingertips w/o having to ask the customer.