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Old 01-15-2014, 06:50 PM
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Folks,
Yesterday I stopped to look at a guys garage. Standing in the door I see a old and new Cub side by side. I ask whats up with the Cubs, He says the old one is for sale. I ask what is was and he says a 86! He said the clutch is stuck from setting in the rain for a couple days a year or so ago. I told him to get a long screwdriver and a hammer. He held the light and I tapped the blade of the screwdriver at the edge of the clutch plate and freed it up. He started the tractor and moved it forward and back. He said it did not jump out of any gears.
This guy bought the tractor new in 1976 from a local IH dealer. Jenks dealer sticker on the hood. Tractor is set up to plow snow, but hasn't done much work since he has a Allis WD and a Ford 5000.
The 86 has front blade, wheel weights, chains. Also mower deck that has some rust that has had steel patches added.
Didnt seem to be charging, pretty normal for these.

He had a price, we haggled and agreed. The deal was done. Now just had to break the news to Cheryl. Second Cub to come home in about 4 months!

Stopped today and did the paper work and picked up the owners manual. Had my daughters boyfriend, Kevin drive it home, about 1/2 mile to our daughters place. They may plow snow with it till spring?
Seemed to run ok. The steering wheel seems to have moved up from the tube?
Engine did not smoke, but some old oil smell in exhaust. Headlights in place and work, nice option.
No three point hitch
I do have pictures and may get them loaded tonight.
On a scale of 1 to 10 it is about maybe a 3-4? When I get the pictures loaded Let me know about these.
I am a narrow frame guy.
Todd says these wide frames are nice to work on???
Regards,
Chris
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Old 01-15-2014, 06:55 PM
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Congrats on the 86 Chris! Looking forward to pics!
Todd is right! A lot easier to work on!
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:03 PM
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Todd says these wide frames are nice to work on???
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Todd is right,easy as pie

welcome to the 86 club.
I have one,they are one of the rarer ones.
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:12 PM
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Thanks guys. This forum has helped me learn a lot about which Cubs to look for.
This was too close to home to pass up. Its not a need thing, its a want thing.
I had one of these that was whooped a few years back. Grandson Mike sold it I liked the way it drove.
Hope to get the pictures downloaded soon.
Seat is toast! Makes the tractor look even rougher!
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:14 PM
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Will be looking forward to your 86 pictures,
Mike has plenty of nice seats!!!
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:15 PM
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Congrats on the 86 Chris , I agree with lew and mike , they are alot easier to work on . Didn't u used to own one Chris ?
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Will be looking forward to your 86 pictures,
Mike has plenty of nice seats!!!

Lew you are the seat king!
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:21 PM
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Congrats on the 86. They are especially easy to work on since the engine is so small. I like the way mine drives as well. Very easy to steer and they are pretty perky and responsive. My first impression was a doggy bulky wide frame.
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:40 PM
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Glad to hear you pulled the pin Chris.
Remember our phone conversation last night? "They don't make them anymore", and "with retirement you'll have plenty of time on your hands"
Glad that Cheryl's going to keep you around for awhile
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Old 01-15-2014, 07:41 PM
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Around here if the engine in a Cub runs (at all) makes it a 3 or 4... Add that it drives another 1 or 2... headlights, another 1... Plus it's an 86 add 6 for that... Crap, even without pictures you could have yourself a 12 out of 10 without breaking a sweat!

Congrats on the 86.

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