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Old 12-10-2018, 11:08 PM
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There is so much green on the hood,, maybe you need to finish it with some JD paint??







Looks like a good project,,,
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I don't mind the green as long as no one mistakes it for a John Deere!

This 127 is turning into a parts tractor on me. I stole some parts today to go on my 106. Good news the 106 started for the first time in 15 years!

I got to look over the 127 a little closer today and a lot of little things are missing or in rough shape. I noticed they bought the wrong coil from NAPA. A very nice 12v external resistor type and the electrical wiring has been redone, poorly. This isn't going to be a quick fix tractor.

Is there a way to test a hydro without an engine? I would hate to sink money into an engine rebuild only to find out the hydro doesn't work.
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Old 12-17-2018, 08:44 AM
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one good wash and you'll find a keeper there.

Great deal!
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Old 12-17-2018, 08:47 AM
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The hydros on the IH Cub Cadets are "considered" bullet-proof. It's very rare to find something fatal. There are numerous small issues that renders the hydro inoperable but can easily be repaired. Some of those issues are broken/missing driveshaft pins, bad/stuck relief valves, dirty/old filter and oil (change), some leaks (the famous cork gasket) and some other wear and tear issues outside the tranny. You might spare some change but this isn't excatly a money pit.
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I don't mind the green as long as no one mistakes it for a John Deere!

This 127 is turning into a parts tractor on me. I stole some parts today to go on my 106. Good news the 106 started for the first time in 15 years!

I got to look over the 127 a little closer today and a lot of little things are missing or in rough shape. I noticed they bought the wrong coil from NAPA. A very nice 12v external resistor type and the electrical wiring has been redone, poorly. This isn't going to be a quick fix tractor.

Is there a way to test a hydro without an engine? I would hate to sink money into an engine rebuild only to find out the hydro doesn't work.
I'd wager a fair sum of money that the hydro works fine. Those things just don't go bad. You can chuck up the driveshaft in a drill and spin it if you're worried though.

The wiring in my 127 is pretty bad as well. Worse than my 125 for sure. You can build a new harness fairly cheap, or I'm pretty sure they are available for not too much.
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That’s good to hear about the hydro being bullet proof. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a deal on the rest of the tiller pieces. Not sure how common they are. I could make good use of that in the garden. A snowthrower would look good on the front too. I’ve seen a few of them for $100. Is a qa42 too big for the 12hp? Would it work better with a 36?

I could build a harness for my 106 while I am at it for very little extra. The battery cables and starter generator cables are rough on that one too.

Is it odd that I get excited about a 106 and a 127 sitting next to each other in the garage?
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That’s good to hear about the hydro being bullet proof. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a deal on the rest of the tiller pieces. Not sure how common they are. I could make good use of that in the garden. A snowthrower would look good on the front too. I’ve seen a few of them for $100. Is a qa42 too big for the 12hp? Would it work better with a 36?

I could build a harness for my 106 while I am at it for very little extra. The battery cables and starter generator cables are rough on that one too.

Is it odd that I get excited about a 106 and a 127 sitting next to each other in the garage?
You basically just need the tiller and possibly a mule drive depending on what is on that one. Shouldn't be too hard to come by. Sans gear box they go for maybe $150-$200 around these parts and a few come up a year. Belts are pretty expensive for them though.

You'll want a QA42A, but a QA42 will fit as well. Definitely not too big for the 12HP, though more HP is always better with a blower. The 12 HP was the "big" cub until the 147 came out, and it'll blow just fine with that 42" blower.
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I heard nothing but good reviews for this wiring harness from this guy: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=34457

For the price, it's a better deal than making your own!
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I heard nothing but good reviews for this wiring harness from this guy: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=34457

For the price, it's a better deal than making your own!
As Billy-O said, you cant beat the price and quality of the harness he makes, I have bought 3 from him.
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I heard nothing but good reviews for this wiring harness from this guy: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=34457

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As Billy-O said, you cant beat the price and quality of the harness he makes, I have bought 3 from him.
Add another completely satisfied customer. Electrical is far from my strong point and everything is clearly labeled and easy to install. Great price too.

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