Red Cub 184 Lo-Boy

[cadzag72]

Just to add a little here, the 184's had a couple features that set it apart from the 154/185 as well. For one, the 154/185's used a starter-generator, and the 184 returned to a bendix drive system. Also, they had an electric PTO in place of the mechanical clutch the older machines had. There may be more cool things, but those are the ones I'm aware of. Thanks for bringing up the 184, I love talking/browsing Lo-boys. I always thought it was odd that even though it was a later series, it got a lower number.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by cadzag72

Just to add a little here, the 184's had a couple features that set it apart from the 154/185 as well. For one, the 154/185's used a starter-generator, and the 184 returned to a bendix drive system. Also, they had an electric PTO in place of the mechanical clutch the older machines had. There may be more cool things, but those are the ones I'm aware of. Thanks for bringing up the 184, I love talking/browsing Lo-boys. I always thought it was odd that even though it was a later series, it got a lower number.

im pretty sure they all had a bendix style starter, i cant see a s?g starting an engine with multiple cylinders.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by olds45512

im pretty sure they all had a bendix style starter, i cant see a s?g starting an engine with multiple cylinders.

Nope. They had S/G's. They rotate the opposite direction as the CC ones, otherwise same thing. They were a pretty low compression engine.

[Alvy]

This one is unique. It's at our local show and I drool over it every time. And yes, I now know they never made a smoker but this one is cool

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[cadzag72]

Originally Posted by olds45512

im pretty sure they all had a bendix style starter, i cant see a s?g starting an engine with multiple cylinders.

They start just fine with the s/g. The crankshaft has an enormous pulley (12" maybe?) to help it spin over easier. It definitely turns over faster that a 6v cub with a bendix. Mine starts quick, too, before the engine makes a full revolution.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by cadzag72

They start just fine with the s/g. The crankshaft has an enormous pulley (12" maybe?) to help it spin over easier. It definitely turns over faster that a 6v cub with a bendix. Mine starts quick, too, before the engine makes a full revolution.

I guess I stand corrected, I've only ever worked on the older style cub and it had a regular starter. It still seems like a poor design even if it works.