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Ken41 05-14-2021 09:23 PM
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It looks like I will be buying the 3240 Cub Cadet that I ran into. He cleaned it up for me also and might get delivered Sunday hopefully!

ejl6658 05-14-2021 09:43 PM
The 3000 series are great machines and I think you will enjoy having bought it.

Oak 05-15-2021 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ejl6658 (Post 509100)
The 3000 series are great machines and I think you will enjoy having bought it.
+1 on that.

Ken41 05-17-2021 10:59 PM
I did get here on Sunday. Thought I would start puttering around with the 3240 today. So I did a compression test and came up with 160 psi in each cylinder and when it runs I do not hear valve train or lower end noise, the oil looked decent so I think I have a good engine that has 461 hours on it. I started making a list of things that I need and it is adding up fast. I need a PTO switch, vacuum solenoid and ignition switch for starts. They work but a broken in other ways. Any one have parts machines around to sell me some parts? I am checking out E-Bay but half the time they do not answer. Think I will order up the O-rings and seals soon also so I will be ready to pull out the differential to check it out. The wheel lock works and there are not any noises coming from there that I know of.

Ken41 05-18-2021 10:02 PM
I am thinking about pulling the 22 HP Kohler from the tractor to clean and look it over. Does anyone know how much it weighs? Can I pick it up my self?

guyina4x4 05-19-2021 01:16 AM
it weighs around 90-100lbs
I can and have lifted many of them out and back in again. I wouldn't want to carry it very far but just to move it from tractor to bench is doable.

at 460 hours it most likely needs a good cleaning and I'd be amazed if it doesn't need head gaskets and crank seals.

CubDieselFan 05-19-2021 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken41 (Post 509286)
I am thinking about pulling the 22 HP Kohler from the tractor to clean and look it over. Does anyone know how much it weighs? Can I pick it up my self?
No, I would not recommend you picking it up my yourself. Get a helper, it much easier with 2 people. Your back will thank you when you get older.

Ken41 05-19-2021 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by guyina4x4 (Post 509288)
it weighs around 90-100lbs
I can and have lifted many of them out and back in again. I wouldn't want to carry it very far but just to move it from tractor to bench is doable.

at 460 hours it most likely needs a good cleaning and I'd be amazed if it doesn't need head gaskets and crank seals.
I did a compression test on it a and it is at 160 PSI each cylinder. That is good right? How would I know if it needs head gaskets?

Ken41 05-19-2021 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CubDieselFan (Post 509291)
No, I would not recommend you picking it up my yourself. Get a helper, it much easier with 2 people. Your back will thank you when you get older.
I already am older! I set up a come-along and a cart since I have a beam going across in my garage. Unfortunately I have no one to help me except advice from you guys on the forums.

Ken41 05-21-2021 10:43 PM
I got the engine pulled tonight. I also have limited space and almost regretted buying this because of that. But now that I am into it I am managing and having fun.


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