12.5 swap 127

[wagonmaster]

I'm excited for you. Good luck.

[cheesedawg82]

Here's a couple pics. This is a complete 106. I bought it from the original owner. I found it on craigslist and had sent an email about 2 weeks ago and hadn't heard back. He texted me yesterday, it was sold but the guy never showed. Said he could meet me today. I said I'd be there with a $50 bill. He said sold, and proceeded to tell me that someone wanted to buy the generator, but he was selling it whole and referred him to the generator repairman up the road. At this point I knew 2 things. 1 - all the parts are there. 2 - he knows my stepdad, the guy with the generator shop up the road. Turns out that my family has been fixing his cars since the 50's, and my stepdad bought his truck off of his brother. He gave me the address and it was next door to one of my best friend's childhood home. This one was meant for me.

I got there and we loaded it up. My stepson came along for the ride. He's 10 and I'm hoping he learns a lot during this project. He threw in a beat up middle buster that he forgot he had, too, which is AWESOME because this machine's primary purpose in life will be working our lower garden and that's where we plant the potatoes.

It also looks I'm gonna have to cut and paste the above, along with some more photos into a new thread tomorrow, because I've got 2 projects going now. The 127/2135 12.5 swap has to happen next, though, I'm out of room.

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by cheesedawg82

Here's a couple pics. This is a complete 106. I bought it from the original owner. I found it on craigslist and had sent an email about 2 weeks ago and hadn't heard back. He texted me yesterday, it was sold but the guy never showed. Said he could meet me today. I said I'd be there with a $50 bill. He said sold, and proceeded to tell me that someone wanted to buy the generator, but he was selling it whole and referred him to the generator repairman up the road. At this point I knew 2 things. 1 - all the parts are there. 2 - he knows my stepdad, the guy with the generator shop up the road. Turns out that my family has been fixing his cars since the 50's, and my stepdad bought his truck off of his brother. He gave me the address and it was next door to one of my best friend's childhood home. This one was meant for me.

I got there and we loaded it up. My stepson came along for the ride. He's 10 and I'm hoping he learns a lot during this project. He threw in a beat up middle buster that he forgot he had, too, which is AWESOME because this machine's primary purpose in life will be working our lower garden and that's where we plant the potatoes.

It also looks I'm gonna have to cut and paste the above, along with some more photos into a new thread tomorrow, because I've got 2 projects going now. The 127/2135 12.5 swap has to happen next, though, I'm out of room.

Heckuva deal there! Came with a Brinly hitch! Those are worth twice what you paid alone. Another nice thing is that thing is basically the same as your 127, so you basically have a parts tractor if you want to go that route.

[cheesedawg82]

Originally Posted by Gompers

Heckuva deal there! Came with a Brinly hitch! Those are worth twice what you paid alone. Another nice thing is that thing is basically the same as your 127, so you basically have a parts tractor if you want to go that route.

That it is and that I do. Think I just became a 1x6/7 guy. Was there a rear engine rider in this particular vintage? If so, I think I need to find one.

[Mudrig150]

Aw, but I was going to buy that 106...

[sawdustdad]

Cheesedawg, you've got some neat stuff to play with now! The 106 is totally skookum for what you want to do in the garden.

I have to agree with the "sell the 2135" idea and use that money to support your work on the 106. The 106 will chooch right through the garden with a plow on it and will make a better puller. Your limitations are always traction, not horsepower.

Drain and refill the rear axle, bound to be some old smooze in there from water condensation being absorbed by the hydraulic fluid. Tune up the engine, check that all the pixies are behavin' as they should in the wiring harness, and you're golden.

As for 25mph, I'd be no help there, but it's not doubt been done. Somebody else can comment on that.

Keep your - - - - in a vise!

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by cheesedawg82

That it is and that I do. Think I just became a 1x6/7 guy. Was there a rear engine rider in this particular vintage? If so, I think I need to find one.

Yup there was. The Model 60 for sure, and there's some overlap with the 55 and 75 as well.

They aren't usually expensive to pick up, but they are a little hard to find. They even made snow throwers for them.

[cheesedawg82]

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

Cheesedawg, you've got some neat stuff to play with now! The 106 is totally skookum for what you want to do in the garden.

I have to agree with the "sell the 2135" idea and use that money to support your work on the 106. The 106 will chooch right through the garden with a plow on it and will make a better puller. Your limitations are always traction, not horsepower.

Drain and refill the rear axle, bound to be some old smooze in there from water condensation being absorbed by the hydraulic fluid. Tune up the engine, check that all the pixies are behavin' as they should in the wiring harness, and you're golden.

As for 25mph, I'd be no help there, but it's not doubt been done. Somebody else can comment on that.

Keep your - - - - in a vise!

AvE much?? LOL. I'm a fan.

Not selling the 2135. Still gonna Frankenstein the motor into the 127. It's missing pieces and in it's current state it's not worth much. At least that's gonna be my plan until I actually park them side by side and start pulling motors. I have a Harbor Freight welder and I'm not afraid to use it. I also have a student, if he wants to learn. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to swap over the complete 2135 front axle assembly, saving myself a bunch of work. Yes it's light duty but I doubt I'll wear it out tilling up a 25x50 patch that's already been plowed twice a year. I'm also thinking that the lighter axle may change weight distribution in the pulls and allow me to add the difference farther to the front. Maybe an advantage?

Releasing the schmoo is key. I need to take the weight box off the 106 to get to the rear end. I'm hoping to find a lift arm and the rest of the cat 0, but I am doubtful, and grateful for what the Lord provided.

As for 25 mph, well, I've come to realize that speed is not the Cub Cadet's strong suit, nor was it ever meant to be, but MWSC has 36 different gear sets in the catalog so it's very possible. That whole PTO welder/generator/air compressor rig was planned around an MTD and it's probably going to stay that way. I did read about your tandem build, and I'm thinking that beast would be perfect. I'd imagine it would go just about anywhere. I posted a few questions at the end of that one, this was running through my head at the time. Which of your tractors would you put on onboard air and a welder on?

Keep your stick on the ice. Professor AvE pays a little homage to Canada's real hero with his change order. Oh, and if the women don't find you handsome, they can at least find you handy.

[cheesedawg82]

Originally Posted by Gompers

Yup there was. The Model 60 for sure, and there's some overlap with the 55 and 75 as well.

They aren't usually expensive to pick up, but they are a little hard to find. They even made snow throwers for them.

Well it looks like I'm on the hunt for a Model 60. Darn.

[cheesedawg82]

Originally Posted by Mudrig150

Aw, but I was going to buy that 106...

Don't worry, I get the feeling we'll be swapping parts some day. We should get a few more local cub enthusiasts together and have a plow day. I'd be down.