Narrow Frame Repairs in NE Illinois
 

Hello. I am looking for a shop or person in NE Illinois (NW suburbs of Chicago)who appreciates these machines and knows how to work on them. I have a Model 71 that needs a new head gasket, lights hooked up, and a tune-up, but I can't find any "small engine" shop willing to work on them. I have the head gasket and tune up parts.

You can do all that yourself for much cheaper and all it takes is a basic toolset. Do some searching on here and it will tell you every bit of how to do it. Its not a hard job to do at all. The only special tool yu will need is a torque wrench . And hose can be had fairly cheap

Agree. It's not a difficult job at all.
And you'll gain experience in the workings and maintenance on these tractors.
Also, welcome to OCC, your one stop source for everything Cub Cadet:beerchug:

Welcome to OCC!
Not sure of your mechanical ability but the work you need done isn't to difficult and will save you a lot of money.

welcome toi OCC and what mike said

i meant welcome to OCC

Thanks everyone for the replies and the confidence boost. I take care of simple stuff like changing spark plugs, oil and such, but I'll give it a try. I'll probably be back with some questions.

Read a lot, download the manual/service manual and read some more; do a forum search for related questions and read about those, and then finally ask questions that come up. You should do fine IMO; that method seems to work for me.

believe this:...if you do the work..and everyone is right!!!!...you will be so proud of yourself and the tractor...SO...GET R DONE..ha ha..good luck..:American Flag 1::beerchug:

Pm sent with my phone number,

Nik