New to me 1863

[JMcMurry]

Picked up an 1863 this weekend. This is my first cyclops era cub having several narrow frames in the past. It has the usual issues that I’ve read about on various forums such as broken plastic and surging when running. So far I e changed fluids and filters and the plugs. Have a carb kit and fuel pump on the way. It definitely needs a bath and a set of front tires!
Can anyone point me toward a list of attachments that fit this tractor? It has a 54” deck and I’d like to find a snow plow that will work with the hydro lift.

[Sam Mac]

Here is the list of attachments for the 1863 according to the Cub Parts site.

220 32" Lawn Sweeper (190-220-100) 190-220-100
222 38" Lawn Sweeper (190-222-100) 190-222-100
293 Fan Assist. Bagger (190-293-100) 190-293-100
315 42" Mulcher Garden Tractor Attach (190-315-100). 190-315-100
316 Blade Mounting (190-316-100) 190-316-100
317 48" Mower (190-317-100) 190-317-100
320 42" Mower Garden Tractor Attach. (190-320-100) 190-320-100
321 46" Mower (190-321-100) 190-321-100
323 48" & 54" Mower Adapter (190-323-100) 190-323-100
324 54" Mower (190-324-100) 190-324-100
368 10 Cu. Ft. HD Utility Cart (190-368-100/190-368A100/190-368B100) 190-368-100 190-368A100 190-368B100
375 42" Snowblade (190-375-100)
376 54" Snowblade (190-376-100) 190-376-100
400 8 HP Tiller (190-400-100) 190-400-100
425/425A 17 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart
438 Broadcast Spreader (190-438-100)
447 Rear Weight Bracket Kit (190-447-100)
451 45" Snowthrower (190-451-100)
506 48" Mulching Attachment (590-506-100)
507 54" Mulching Attachment
521 Utility Cart (190-521-100)
551 45" Snowthrower (190-551-100) 190-551-100
653/653A 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart (190-653-100)

[West Valley G]

Pretty nice looking tractor. I think you are going to love it. Good score.

Ken

[JMcMurry]

Thanks Sam.

I’m happy with it so far. Hoping once I get the carb rebuilt and the fuel pump changed the throttle / surging issue is resolved. I suppose next item will be the solenoid on the carb if that doesn’t fix it.

[garydee]

I think you are going to enjoy your 1863 as well...the front grille would be another item that I would put on the "fix it" list. Grilles are very expensive to replace and hard to find.

I fixed a crack in the lower front surround with a piece of metal that I formed to the damaged area to attach the pieces together and strengthen the joint. I painted the lower portion of the grille to hide the flat head screws that I counter sunk and filled. The lower section in the second picture shows my shadow in the foreground standing in front of the grille, which makes it look like the paint is darker. It is really a perfect match to the rest of the grille. Check out the pictures...

[JMcMurry]

That looks pretty nice! you did a nice job on the repair from what I can tell. My nosepiece is broke in the same spot so I may need to make the same repair. I have it off right now working on repairing that and several other cracks and breaks in it and the grill. The side panels need some love as well. What paint did you use?
The PO unfortunately spray painted the whole tractor at some point very hastily and did not appear to prep the surfaces well either. The headlight lens was completely painted over and there are runs and overspray everywhere so once I get the repairs made and filled I'll sand it all down and hopefully repaint it a bit better. I was able to get the headlight lens cleaned off with a headlight polishing kit I had.

Got the carb rebuilt, changed plugs, oil, and filters. Its running pretty good now. Starts right up without choke, idles and has good throttle response. I wish it was warmer out so I could degrease it all.

[spndncash]

I dont know if anyone still makes them but the tubular front bumper is a good investment. Mine has not been on in almost 7-8 years now since my 2182 has retired to snowblowing only. you could easily make your own if you are handy that way.

[JMcMurry]

I was thinking the same thing. Once I get thru all of the refresh on this tractor and have it operating well I plan to add a bumper.