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06-22-2015, 08:41 PM
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Should I save my 1450? At a crossroads :(
Let me start off by saying, a big part of me loves this old tractor, but I am at a crossroads and need some advice from fellow CC members.
I have a 1977 Cub 1450. I bought it insanely cheap 5 seasons ago and it has been treating me well until this year. And I have to admit that I haven't had the funds previous year to fix some issues before it was too late (even though it may have been too late before) The motor needs a rebuild (not sure if it has been before) Carb needs to be replaced/repaired (throttle shaft is loose!) Steering is shot, column, tie rods etc.... hydro relief valves need rebuilt/replaced Deck (44A) needs a complete overhaul (2 of three bearings are shot) Wiring is pretty well beat up Needs paint In any case I have sourced most of the parts, and I love this tractor....until it came to clicking the button on almost $1500 in parts..... The up side is that it still runs, and I have been cutting grass with it this season. It has started dieseling bad on shutdown and smoking on startup. I am open to opinions, suggestions etc.. All the "new" mowers seem so flimsy and cheap with the exception of the mowers in the $4500+ range....but Im afraid to put 1500+ into something that every year parts seem to get harder and harder to find. Thank Fellas! Jon 
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