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07-31-2015, 06:49 PM
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149 blades
Hi guys, .... just a little note here to tell you what I did this spring, I had overhauled my 149 Cub in the winter, it was running great again and no oil use, this worked out really good, new rings and a valve job, I snugged the rod by removing a little metal from the rod cap on the side of my shop saw blade, worked perfect.
Anyway... my 3 blades were getting worn, slanted back as they do get from endless sharpening, it was time to do something. I used my big impact, took the blades off and brought them into the shop. I used the torch, cut away the slanted worm part of each, then ground everything clean of slag. I got two old blades from the junk guy in town, same thickness as my blades, I cut the now missing pieces from those, welded them to my blades to bring them back to new shape, then sharpened them as they should be, also checked the balance. Put them back on and what a difference, the machine cut like brand new again, those blades good for another few years and when they wear out I'll do the same over again if need be, far cheaper than buying new. Where there's a will there's always a way .... as they say...  Warren, in MN 
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07-31-2015, 07:36 PM
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Please don't let anyone near you and your mower while you are mowing with your home made blades. The few $$ you may have saved are just not worth the risk. A new set of blades on Amazon are like $50.00 ask your self if a trip to the ER is worth it. OK my Rant is over now.
 
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2264 with 54 GT deck 1641 AKA Black Jack with a 402-E Haban Sickle bar mower JD317 dump truck BX2670 with FEL
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07-31-2015, 07:58 PM
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These things come up,,,,,, "Once in a Blue Moon!!" 
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07-31-2015, 08:32 PM
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Just re read your post and I missed how you "Machined" your rod cap. Buddy all I can say is that the Big Guy Up Stairs is looking out for you.
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2264 with 54 GT deck 1641 AKA Black Jack with a 402-E Haban Sickle bar mower JD317 dump truck BX2670 with FEL
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07-31-2015, 09:56 PM
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IMO the work involved in cutting, welding, and grinding over rules the cost of just buying replacements.
That being said, not my cub, not my rules.
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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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08-01-2015, 04:36 PM
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I'm thinkin' you young guys are hooked on political correctness. I'm well into my 80's boys and have been an expert and certified welder, mechanic and engineer for a long long time. I'll put my rebuilt blades up against any, new or old, nobody has to worry about anything flying anyplace.
I've restored scores of old cars, still have 7 of them, you can drive them anywhere anytime and no worries about the rod caps, they fit and they work. I get enjoyment out of beating the system, I don't spend money on things that can be fixed or rebuilt, my bank account proves it. Aircraft engines & airframes, cars, lawn mowers, motorcycles, nobody has ever complained and that's in the record, our ol' 149 just another on the list. My advice guys ... get your fingernails dirty. Warren in MN: 
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08-14-2015, 02:29 AM
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Quality
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The genuine IHC Cub Cadet is the last lawn machine you will ever have to buy, the ones made now with the Cub Cadet name are are a relative joke compared to the real thing, they do work OK when new but will never last like the forerunner. I've had to work on some of the new and newer JD's lately also, a deck belt replacement job can drive a man to drink, there seems to be no easy task on those green machines and I'm about to end working on them. JD quality is slipping, problems abound on these things because of all the safety features, too much electronics, endless sensors and auto-switches failing, none of which confront an IHC Cub Cadet or it's owner. Simple is better ... a lot better. An overhauled engine will last much longer than they used to years ago, the quality of motor oils now is far better, the engineering of oil and all other lubricants has been super. Also, adding about 10% 15-40 diesel oil to your usual 10-30 can help prevent cylinder wall scuffing, it adds a tad of EP and we have to remember that the amount of EP in engine oils now is being reduced, modern car engines need less of it due to overhead cams. Air cooled motors run much hotter, EP can help them last longer. Warren in MN 
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08-15-2015, 09:32 PM
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Whats your thoughts on Lucas brand oil additive Warren? Mu buddy, family owned garage owner operator for 60 years putts it in all chevy trucks (only buys chevy trucks) boosts oil psi and quiets any "tics" on high milage engines
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John
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