It Started With A Single Drip

racton · Apr 29, 2014

Greetings all. A single cub owner, I've been reading and lurking for quite a while and finally joined up. My girl has been running pretty much trouble-free for the eight years since we teamed up.

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Red tank straps because everyone knows red paint adds a touch more hp, right?

A few weeks back there was a quarter-sized spot of hydro on the floor underneath and I found the source to probably be the cork gasket on the pump. I ordered a new one and started disconnecting things to do the split. Well, one thing led to another and as I looked closely I saw where "this and that" could use a bit of love, now I have this...

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And it's all thanks to you guys. Every time I got into a new system, I came here and found all the info I needed to be sure I could handle the job. Much appreciated! I'll post pics as I go along, though I'm sure it'll be old hat for you. Maybe you'll see things I missed! Now I am off to convince the boss that the cost will be worth it (pie charts, power point presentations, expert witnesses...)

kmcconaughey · Apr 29, 2014

Rick, WELCOME!

Nice job! Is that a bottle opener on the right fender? I like it.

racton · Apr 29, 2014

Proper hydration is always a priority!

bjamison · Apr 29, 2014

Rick A - nice looking tractor AND glad to see someone with the front chevron tires on correctly to maximize grip when making a turn!!!!!!

The red straps - I have Stihl chainsaws (orange 50:1 mix), Lawnboy mowers (green 32:1 mix) and up until I bought a few IHCC's, red Wheelhorse tractors. So to keep the family members from putting the wrong gas in the wrong machine, I've got these teardrop looking steel Eagle 2 gallon gas cans and they are painted red, green and orange to associate them to the engine the gas that ought to be going-in in the first place.

I associate those red straps on your fuel tank with a red gas can!

mschutz · Apr 29, 2014

Tell the Boss that when your done that tractor will last your life time and then some.

racton · Apr 29, 2014

The old one was barely thicker than the paper towel it's sitting on...

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The new one in place and ready for permatex and reinstallation...

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racton · May 1, 2014

Good news: the project has been approved on a set budget. It is lower than I wanted but I am certain that a limited amount of scope creep will be tolerated in the long run. We haven't stayed married for 30 years by being inflexible. So I stripped it down to the frame/chassis today and got down to business before she could come to her senses.

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This is a working gal, so I am not looking for perfection since I would just be sad when I bumped into a trailer or a branch fell on her. Pulled out the power washer then put a wire wheel to work for the worst of the blemishes. A few hours and a couple cans of primer later...