K301 in model 123, need rear oil seal

[nra1ifer]

Got the new PTO clutch disc installed and adjusted, installed back on the 123, and everything else reinstalled. Changed the oil. Everything is ready to go, but I needed to charge the battery overnight before I can start the tractor.

[nra1ifer]

Well, got it all back together, tiller belt on, PTO on/off adjusted….. did good running in the shed. One day soon, I’ll get it in the garden and see how it does.
Other than the seat, I am really pleased with this 123 that is three years newer than me!

(I bought this 123 several years ago mainly because it came with a tiller, but it also came with a good-condition mower deck. The deck works good, but I haven’t had it install for years. Seems like I remember paying $500 for all of it…. Maybe 2008? Doing research about the tiller: I found out that IH contracted with a shop about 30 miles away from my hometown of Tulsa (Claremore, OK) to build the tiller! The guy who owned the shop was some kind of relation to the family that still builds the Danhuser (sp?) post hole diggers. I don’t know if it was an exclusive contract, but that shop was at least one that built them.)

[nra1ifer]

Yesterday was a wonderful day. Got to spend HOURS on my GTs!!!

First, I got out my Wheel Horse C160, installed the mid and rear cultivators and used it to break up the crusty surface of the garden area.

Then, I got the Cub Cadet 123 out and tilled the entire area to make a good seed bed. The PTO cluch worked nicely, and the A144 belt worked wonderfully. VERY pleased with the outcome.

Got some collard greens, kale, Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, bibb lettuce, and yellow watermelon planted, FINALLY. I might set out a few tomato plants.... not sure yet.

We have a LOT of canned goods on the shelves, so we really don't NEED to plant for that kind of stuff, but I AM going to plant some Roma II green beans. That will happen today..... I have the seeds soaking in some rain water at the moment.