Dads 122
 

Dad bought this new in 65. Somewhere along the line he bought an 1812 and this sat. In 93 I borrowed it. Used it a couple of times and it threw the rod through the block. I stuck it in the shed. Around 2001 I found an engine. I took the entire tractor apart an was going to redo it. Life got in the way and it sat in boxes. In 2010 I decided to put it back together as is. Rebuilt the clutch and steering box. Got it all ready to go and the engine wouldn’t turn over against the compression. Pulled the cam cover and the ACR tab was broken off. Got a cam but again life happened and it sat. Finally this summer I decided to go at it. Pulled the engine to replace the cam. It had been bored .020 over. The bore and piston measured good but the rod and crank where scored. Had the crank turned .020 under and got a .020 under rod and had the valves faced. Deglazed the cylinder and put new rings in it. Now after 27 years it back together and runs like a champ. I think I like it with the patina. I’ll give it to the grandson when he gets a little older.

Nice little machine! I like 'em with the patina too.

That’s a great story and a nice Cub. It looks good to me just as it is I would definitely leave it alone.

Cubs are great, but there is nothing like your dads cub. I chased my dad's 106 cub around for 6 years and never found it. Aren't you glad now that you did not restore it before, liking it to the original shape that your dad left it in? It will be great to see the grandson smile when he rides it for the first time! Quality is certainly something to last and pass on to the next generation. Just curious about the year, as I did not think the 122 was out until '66.

Cub Cadet 123

65,66, and 67. Serial #134457. December 1965.

I love the story of your dad's tractor and keeping it in the family. You have been an excellent care taker of it, it looks very nice:beerchug:

Nice looking tractor, and nice story. Glad to see you got it running again and are keeping it in the family.

Great story to perseverance. Glad to hear you stuck with it and now have a great 122 to use and pass along.

Thanks for sharing your story.