Recently I pulled the engine out of the 1712, stripped it down to a 'short block', and took it in for a rebuild. I took it to a shop with MANY MANY years experience with engines, machining, tractors, racing go karts, race cars, and restoration of antique tractors and race cars....the same folks that rebuilt my 1450's engine, and folks that I have personally known for 33 years. Steve and George Myers at S-Tech in Cridersville, OH.

Friday I got a call that it was ready to be picked up, so yesterday I went and settled up, and brought it home. Today I started putting the bolt on parts back on, and getting ready to drop it back in.

The KT17 Series II had 937 hours on it. The rings were shot...otherwise the jugs cleaned up with a light hone job!! The valves were ground and lapped in, and the only new parts that were required were the rings, the rest of the engine is still within spec, and tight!

Here is to another 27 years of service from my CCC built, 1985 model year, model 1712 Cub Cadet

Bill Great news! Great to see ya posting too!:beer2:

That's awesome, Bill! Glad to see you back, my friend!

I`am still kicking!
 

Keeping out of trouble is what I`am up to lol.I have spent hrs on my 125 refurb this winter and weel I had to see if you all remembered me lol.
I thought the 100 I have sould be posted also. I also have a 1512 D .

the 129 Loader and 1500 Nomad
 

They just had a wash job .

The 100
 

My third tractor

Great pics Don! Great to see ya back!

Thanks for the pics, Don! Glad you're back! I really like the 100.

Good to see you back Don!:beerchug:

Allen wants it, he only has 2 :biggrin2: