Nice weights nikster :beerchug:

Awesome deal on those nice IH wheel weights, Nik! :beerchug:

Well I think I'm in trouble! Got to make it easier to steer so got another project to do.

Duke, awesome pics of you and Evan! Thanks for sharing them! :IH Trusted Hand:

Well I was finally able to get out and do some storm clean up.. I had to use the CCO today because the 682 will not start after washing her!:bash2:
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Flaming stacks are COOL! I had to take this while running the fuel out, it's a bit blurry but hey, it was LOUD! :biggrin2.gif:

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JayBrd
Great picture of the O and the sweeper :ThumbsUp:

Well the cold weather is here and I figured this would be a good winter project. So I started pulling apart my 128. The engine is a little tired and uses oil. The clutch is quite worn and hard to use. I know it would be a great opportunity to completely paint it and all that, but it is all original and in great shape, so I think for now I just want to make it mechanically as new as I can. Plan on a rebuild of the engine. Yes I am going to have a shop check the block and am almost certain it will have to be bored. Going with all new parts inside. Plan to upgrade with a new wiring harness, ignition switch, etc., etc.

I know it looks like I was kind of slow, but as I removed bolts I would chase the threads, write down the bolt sizes, location, and so forth so I could replace with new when I am ready to put it back together. The frame and transmission will be cleaned and de-greased and everything lubed replaced as needed.


Just a few pictures of today's progress.

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The PTO works good but several of the fiber teeth are gone, so I will rebuild it. This is a .30 caliber bore brush. I cleaned out the PTO set screw holes with it then filled the top hole with PB blaster. Will do each hole a few times.
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Hey Jaybrd,
Yes! A truely nice Original!!!!!

Mizar N68X, thanks, the first few minutes is always a bit of a shocker when I reach for the hydro lever that is not there...lol

DX3, looking good, my days are drawing to a close for that kind of work soon with the cold weather here too. Seems someone spend the heater funds on cub parts again this year..sure like to know who he is :bigthink:

Thanks for the great pics of the Original and lawn sweeper, Jay! Hope you enjoy using yours, as much as I do mine. :beerchug:

Great job, _DX3_! Please keep us updated on your progress! :ThumbsUp: