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08-11-2013, 07:43 AM
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Tinkering with the 71, upgrades added
So 2 weeks ago, my neighbor was having a garage/yard sale. I found bran new 2-link tire chains for 10.00 . My cleated 4-link tire chains are almost thoroughly worn down, and cobbled together in many places with wire, and removable links. Here is a description of the 2-link chains I have.
 I happen to have a nice set of IH wheel weights, and a set of 1/4" wheel spacers I originally planed to have for the model 72 tractor. I thought best use from these two parts would benefit me and the model 71 for full time winter snow removal. I started out by removing the rear wheels. Got out the bucket and soap, garden hose and washed down the wheels. 
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IH CUB CADET 1450, 72, 86, 1211, IH #2 CART, IH 56" SNOW BLADE, COLLECTING CUB CADET ENGINES 
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08-11-2013, 07:56 AM
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An inspection of the left and right inner fender wells. The well-used 4-link tire chains had there toll.
  This bolt is chewed up. Glad I got it removed, and replaced.  After I had washed and let dry the insides of the fender wells, I protected the open metal with a few coats of rattle can primer. 
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IH CUB CADET 1450, 72, 86, 1211, IH #2 CART, IH 56" SNOW BLADE, COLLECTING CUB CADET ENGINES
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08-11-2013, 08:15 AM
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A look at the two sets of wheel weights and new tire chains.
 The new 1/4" wheel spacers I got from Cub Cadet Specialties. These will help to prevent my tire chains from tearing up the inner fender well again. I had painted 3 coats of an automotive primer sealer on them, and a coat or two of rattle can primer. I could not spare any yellow paint unfortunately. Did not take long to figure out how to install them.  
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IH CUB CADET 1450, 72, 86, 1211, IH #2 CART, IH 56" SNOW BLADE, COLLECTING CUB CADET ENGINES
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08-11-2013, 08:28 AM
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A lot of work is involved in this type of set up. Here I align the left and right rear rim to the axel.
 
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IH CUB CADET 1450, 72, 86, 1211, IH #2 CART, IH 56" SNOW BLADE, COLLECTING CUB CADET ENGINES
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08-11-2013, 10:45 AM
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Nice idea on the axle spacer. I will have to make a pair for my tractor. Those tire chains are the wrong size for your wheels unless the box is labeled wrong. Those are sized for a lawn tractor.
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149,682,1641,1711 with a 12hp in it 1 8" brinly plow 1 10" brinly plow 451 snow blower,H-48 International snow thrower 42" york rake with fold down grader blade.
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08-11-2013, 11:22 AM
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nice upgrades. You'll like the 2 link ride feel IMO.
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Daniel G.  . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.
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08-11-2013, 11:56 AM
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As for the fir of the chains, they fit great so far. While the Operator's Manual calls for 6psi air pressure for a 23"x 8.50 - 12 rear rim, I have had for the last 5 years running with 15 psi in the rear tires, and they still hold air with no leaks! I will make it a point to include here in this thread the fit of the chains. Some tractor operators claim a "little" looseness in the chain fit is acceptable. I had been cautious myself about buying the chains in the first place, but for 10.00 it was worth a shot!
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IH CUB CADET 1450, 72, 86, 1211, IH #2 CART, IH 56" SNOW BLADE, COLLECTING CUB CADET ENGINES
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