Hauled some Christmas decorations for, Jenn. It cheered her up! :beerchug:

Calling for some snow Sunday nite in Western Pa, so I fired up the 1862 and cleaned up the bottom of the driveway. Started right up at 20* and the 450 blower is dead quiet. I guess I'll get some seat time early Monday morning.

I got my new wheel weight hubs put on the 100 and finished putting the rest of the PTO linkage on the 126.

Gggggrrrrr!
 

We had just enough snow to have a little something to push so I got the 1872 with the Haban blade out. Just ag tires with the monster wheel weights and it is awesome. Took 2 of the 4 trip springs off the blade just to be safe.

Well, even though I was barely moving, I tripped the blade. When I went to pick it up.,...nothing,.,.worst part was that I was around the corner doing the inlaws drive. Rigged it up to make it home but haven't checked it out yet. Three point on the back is still moving and the rockshaft arm is intact (I put extra welds on it when I replaced it in the spring).

I am hoping I just snapped the roll pins and nothing else. I am pretty disappointed in the whole front lift setup on the supers. Maybe just need to do a little custom work for that part..

Sounds like you were having fun, Bill! :ThumbsUp:

Glad you got some super seat time. Sorry you had blade issues. I spent a little time yesterday afternoon installing the lift rod support bracket. Looks like it will add quite a bit of support to the lift arm. I'll post pics soon. Also filled 4 of my 6 tires with windsheild washer fluid. 3 gals each in the front and 8 gals each in the rear. Still have to put the tubes in the turfs (for plowing with chains) before I fill them. I also hooked up the windsheild wiper in my cab with a new switch and wiring and added some reflectors to the cab.

Picked up a volt meter for the 126 since the ammeter on it didn't work. I got out the 100 and cleaned the 3" of snow off the cement in front of the garage. Can't wait till we get some real snow to try out the power angle blade better.

Cub 1641 Skidder
 

Where are you located in Washington? I'm about 15 mi SW of Mt St Helens.[/QUOTE]

I live in South Everett...am looking for some acreage out in the County, hopefully before the end of the year. Then the Cub will really go to work!

Can't Push Mud
 

We don't get much snow here in Western Washington...I did get to plow one night with my backblade but the snow went away and the Record Rains started. I picked up a used offbrand front blade, so I need to build it in somehow. It usually involves a cup of coffee, staring at it for a while, and scratching my head. Does anyone have any closeups of stock Cub front blade brackets? I have a '93 1641.

Woohoo!:beerchug: Got to use the 1862/450 last nite and this morning. This morning was a bit heavier than last nite, but all in all, it's a breeze with the PS and hydraulic lift. My drive has a 30'x30' pad outside the garage and then is about 150' long to the road. Took me about 25 minutes including having to move my wifes car. I think I need some auxillary lights, either wider, higher or both. The stock lites on the 1862 are bright enough, but they shine right in the shoot. I'll be doing some cypherin' this week to see what I can come up with.

I spent some quality time working on the non-functioning front lift. As it turns out, it was just the sheer pins. They were a real pain in the butt to get out, but they are out now. Cost $3 for two sets at Lowes. Can't wait to get them back in and functioning again.

I have been having to use my dads Deere to keep his drive cleared out this week. They are out of town. I don't know if you have seen the set up the x series Deere's have or not. His is on a x585. They have a roll bar for lack of better words, mounted right on the blower. It has 2 wide beam lights on it and they are about 4 1/2 -5 foot tall. It works well with them there.

Sounds like I'm not the only one getting the snow stuff ready. Hope to have the plow and blower in the garage this weekend. I've gotten some more work done on the cab but that is in another thread. I'll also post a thread about adding the lift arm strap along with filling the tires. I've been bringing firewood from the pile to the garage lately so here are a couple of working pics.
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squatch
Great pictures, Love the cab.
Nice splitter also :ThumbsUp:

Great pics, Squatch! :ThumbsUp:

I took the 1872 out for a "traction test" of the new filled Tru-Power Ags and V61 rib tires. We got some slight Ice and snow and it was really slick. About an inch deep. I could not make the tires spinn or slide no matter how hard I tried. Even on the Hill that I had spunn tires all the way up in my car. With the old turfs with only wheel weights I probably could have been out doing donuts! I was pretty impressed with the way the fluid in the tires made them hook up. I'm glad I filled the fronts as well as the rears. The old turfs used to push around badly with the plow on. The V61s I couldn't make slide either. Of course things will be different with the plow on and deeper snow. I'm still pretty sure this will be a big improvement. Traction is good!

That's great, Squatch. Looking forward to your action pics! :beerchug:

I finally got around to putting the right muffler on the 62 today. Here's a before and after. Looks better!

snow day
 

got out the 982 and cleared the driveway.everything worked great thrower is putting the snow out about 15 to 20 feet.i'm sure the wife will ask where all the cooking spray.went to.lol very happy with my cub.[ATTACH]Attachment 6973[/ATTACH]

Cool shots, guys! Everyone has been busy! :ThumbsUp:

I worked on fixing up the mower deck for my 126. It's a 42" cast iron end deck that came off of my 100. After 46 years off use and abuse it needed a little work. It had a bow to it and it was cracked around the rear hanger brackets. It also has a couple rust holes along the back edge. I got it straightened and made a couple patches to fill in where I cut out around the rear hangers and got them tack welded in. Next up is repairing the rust holes and making new baffles since they're long gone. A while back I made a new spindle and picked up a new pulley for the left side since they were worn out. The other 2 spindles are in pretty good shape. I may try to rig up an anti scalp wheel for the front of the deck.

juniors1282
New muffler looks great. I agree, Looks much better :biggrin2.gif:

outlawrider
Great pictures of the 982. Glad to hear everything is working like it should :ThumbsUp:


IHinIN
Good luck with the deck. I need to pull the deck off of the 169 and check a bearing before i need it next spring.

Have not been able to do too much last few weeks. It has been cold here and I don't have much heat in the shop. I was able to use my new micrometer to check the crankpin on the 128 crank. It will need to be cut .010. It had the flat spot at the top of the crank where it is at top of stroke. Otherwise it measured out within max spec. Still waiting on a bigger micrometer so I can check the cylinder bore, altho I know with the amount of ridge built up at the top I am looking at least a .010 over bore if not .020.

On the plus side, I pulled the top plate off of the tranny of the 128 and topped it off with fresh fluid. Made a new gasket and buttoned it back up. I have the new valve guides on my desk, waiting to be installed soon into the 128 engine. I did check out the shifter while it was out and did not see any cracks or needed repairs. It looked great.

I got more seat time this afternoon. I think I have the thrower dialed in finally. I gave it a good going over last night, swapped out belts and shimmed the gear box to get more angle to it and added some drift cutters also..
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They are talking another 5-8" for tomorrow thru Tuesday :beer2:

JayBrd, that is one fine looking Cub! I noticed you don't have any tire chains or wheel weights. Ever have a problem with traction? Living in Wisconsin as you do, you're certainly an expert when it comes to snow removal. Really great photos, too! Thanks for sharing.

Nice action pics, Jay! Thanks for sharing. :ThumbsUp:

Very nice Jay!! This is how I handle the BIG drifts here in Illinois............

back together
 

well got my 127 back together today. I rebuilt a #26 carb for it, redid the breather assembly, autolite 216 plug, changed the oil and new S/G belt....... I got the high idle pretty well set, have to work on the low idle. I am new to setting this all up so I just need to play some more. Short video from today.


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They each have 9 gallons of fluid in them, they are about 100'ish lbs each.. Plus add in my "fluffy" self and I am very pleased with the traction. I am planning on adding 2 sets of IH weights to it yet..

Steve, That's CHEATING!! :biggrin2.gif::biggrin2.gif:

Jaybrd nice Cub! I've been impressed with the traction of my Tru-Powers since I filled them last week. I'm a firm believer in chains and weights but with 8 gals each and 50lb each weights I'm rethinking the chains. At least until it seems like I have to have them for the hill.

I used the Super to haul 1/2 cord of wood (several trips with the cart) from the splitter at the woodpile to the garage again today. A little snow in the backyard and no traction problems what so ever. Just rebuilt the carb a tank full ago and she was running like a top. I got fresh gas again today. Now it's idleing rough. Dang E-10 fuel.

My son is home for the holidays from school. So I got him to help and we loaded the Haban Blade and the 450 blower on the trailer and brought them up to the garage so they can be used if needed. I'll probably mount up the blade tomorrow after work.

Awesome job, Jay! Thanks for sharing your vid! :beerchug:

I fired up the 1450 for the first time in a month. Now that we have some snow on the ground, I wanted to test out the blower, as I had not yet used it on this tractor. The 782 is in pieces, watching the action from the garage.

These one cyliders have a very cool bark under load! The tiller didn't seem to provide as much load on the engine as the blower does under full load. Bring on the next snow storm! We are ready!

Loving it in Florida, but I'm ready to get home, and play with the 100! :beerchug:

I made a custom aluminum center cap for the steering wheel on my 126. Also put a voltmeter on it since the ammeter didn't work.

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Here's a progress pic of my 42" deck. I still have a few holes to patch.

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IHinIN
Now thats just cool :IH Trusted Hand:

Looks awesome, Adam! :beerchug:

Great job, Bill! :ThumbsUp:

getting my cub cadet 122 torn down to get sent out to the sand blaster! its sad to see it all getting torn down. oh well. it will be awesome all done up! i just got my creeper gear installed. still need to extend the breather and handle to fit through the tunnel cover. i got my 3pt hitch also installed and it works good! i took the Hydraulic lift unit off to replace the fittings and hoses to give it a cleaner look and that shall be painted as well.

also, Tuesday i make a trip up north a little to pick up my newest toy. a Cub Cadet 102! in MINT shape. can't wait!

Hello All,

We are having a white Christmas this year. I woke up to about 2 inches or so of snow on the ground. Just enough to give me a excuse to play on my 1811. Took it out and pushed 10 drive ways in my neighborhood in the spirit of Christmas.

I really made a elderly neighbors day. Over the years I have noticed her driveway was always kept cleaned off, but this year I noticed some of it had been but the majority had not. So while doing the house next door I notice her come out and struggle trying to clean it off. I went over and introduced myself and found out her husband had had a stroke and was in the VA. She was tickled to death when I offered to clean her driveway off and was very grateful to me. Poor lady is going to spend Christmas at her husbands bedside at the VA.

Had another neighbor come out and give me fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies. Cant beat that. We are supposed to get another 2 to 4 inches over the next day so I may get to play on my 1811 some more.

Merry Christmas all.

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Nice Super in them hills of Parrotsville? Still have your manual shift with power steering?

murphycc got banned a year or so ago...you won't be hearing from him.