[Sam Mac]

Guys
Just so you know I’m not trying to become a drive shaft supplier. My goal is to offer a viable solution to the rag joint issues that the older Cubs have. I like both the CV style that the Cyclops have and the 2000 series shafts. Problem with the CV type is they are made to fit specific engine setups if you can find one that works with your power train then it is a good choice. The 2000 series stuff is also designed to be length specific but they can be re-worked without too much trouble. That said I can supply the adapters for the pump that are NLA from Cub and I can also supply the adapter for the Kubota that is also NLA from Cub. I’ll do a how to make your own drive shaft from a 2000 series so that you guys can make your own. It’s not a big deal to do but it requires some work in a lathe and some welding. I have both of these done locally by a good machine shop and a good welder. I’m only trying to help you guys keep the “Oldies But Goodies” running, this is not a for profit venture. If you doubt that ask Frank if I have charged him for the shaft yet and he will tell you that I want him to run it and run it hard to test it first, only after we know it works would I expect him to pay for it and then only what it has cost me. Frank just want to say thanks for being the test pilot on this mission. I normally prefer to do the test work on my own but in this case I just didn’t have a tractor to do it with. Ken I have one all cut and ready to be welded but until Frank runs the crap out of his I am going to wait.