Repairing my first Cub Cadet - 1872 - Page 2

J-Mech · #11 05-18-2015, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bleoh

Well, I tack welded a washer behind the bushing to hold it in loose. It is small enough to fit into the flange on the engine side and the inner hole of the washer is just a little bigger then the bushing hole. I think it will work just fine.

I'd replace it.

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Originally Posted by bleoh

It looks like the left rear brake mount flange is bent.....

My thinking is to heat it up and gently bend it back flat. What do you guys think? Has anyone else had this issue?

I've never seen one bent like that. They are cast iron. I don't think heating them is going to work. I'd just try to beat it back flat. If it cracks or breaks in the process..... get a used one. You might be able to get it right again.

PaulF · #12 05-18-2015, 09:16 AM

Welcome to the site, nice Super, and good job with the steady progress. I would also heat that flange up to straighten it out, let us know how it goes.

bleoh · #13 06-02-2015, 09:46 PM

While taking off the bracket I noticed there was some room to adjust the position of the bracket on the axle tube. This allowed me to center the disc between the pads and that freed up enough room so I don't have to try and straighten the bracket.

Got everything put back together and took it for some test runs pulling my garden trailer full of wood.

The good: love the power steering and the engine runs smooth, quiet and strong. It is very strong in the forward direction. The hour meter (2200 hours) and amp meter work good. I put my volt meter on the battery and it is getting just over 14 volts so it is charging good. One headlight works. The other is getting power so the bulb is out. The hydraulic lift works and the pto engages and disengages fine (not sure if it will work under load).

The bad, it is very weak and slow in reverse and the hydro seems to make a little more noise than others I have seen on youtube. I think there is some adjustment to be made to the linkage. The noise in the hydro and the weakness in reverse makes me think it is time to have the relief valves rebuilt.

Next will be to mount the snow thrower and deck to test them and the PTO. I need to get the drive belt for the mower.

Brian.

bleoh · #14 01-28-2016, 12:34 PM

Just a quick update. Had an issue with the carb filling the crankcase with gas. Bought a new float and rebuild kit and did a full oil and filter change. Filled up with gas again. Turns out the cheap float was expensive after all. Put the original float back in and noticed a little piece of string stuck in the needle seat area. Got that out and all is good. Since my last update I had the hydro valves rebuilt and that helped, but reverse is still weak.

With the snow coming to Maryland last week figured it was a good chance to test the snow thrower. I was worried that with the heavy wet snow we tend to get here that it would not do well. Here it is all ready for the snow. And there is also the Kubota BX1500 in the garage.

And the snow came just as they said it would. This is looking out my second story window where the snow drifts were on the roof. We got about 30" in total of medium wet snow, real good for a snow thrower or blower.

The cub cadet did horrible......at first. Then I remembered I got some chains with the Kubota from the man I bought it from. Although they were a little small for the Cub (BX1500 has 24x12-12 vs 26x12-12 on the cub), I had some small lengths of chain I was able to use to bridge the gap. Once I put the chains on it was amazing, even going up my steep driveway. I think the combination of a thrower and a loader worked out great.

I'm glad to have resources like this site to keep these great old machines going!

zippy1 · #15 01-28-2016, 11:50 PM

Good looking snow removal crew.

MWShaw · #16 01-29-2016, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bleoh

Just a quick update. Had an issue with the carb filling the crankcase with gas. Bought a new float and rebuild kit and did a full oil and filter change. Filled up with gas again. Turns out the cheap float was expensive after all. Put the original float back in and noticed a little piece of string stuck in the needle seat area. Got that out and all is good. Since my last update I had the hydro valves rebuilt and that helped, but reverse is still weak.

With the snow coming to Maryland last week figured it was a good chance to test the snow thrower. I was worried that with the heavy wet snow we tend to get here that it would not do well. Here it is all ready for the snow. And there is also the Kubota BX1500 in the garage.

And the snow came just as they said it would. This is looking out my second story window where the snow drifts were on the roof. We got about 30" in total of medium wet snow, real good for a snow thrower or blower.

The cub cadet did horrible......at first. Then I remembered I got some chains with the Kubota from the man I bought it from. Although they were a little small for the Cub (BX1500 has 24x12-12 vs 26x12-12 on the cub), I had some small lengths of chain I was able to use to bridge the gap. Once I put the chains on it was amazing, even going up my steep driveway. I think the combination of a thrower and a loader worked out great.

I'm glad to have resources like this site to keep these great old machines going!

Looks great! Good on you for keeping the old girl in serivce.

Could you do me a favor and post pics of the lift for the snowthrower? The attachment points for the lift rod, to the thrower. I have a Haban like that, but is was for a GT not a SGT.

Thanks

Sam Mac · #17 01-29-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bleoh

Just a quick update. Had an issue with the carb filling the crankcase with gas. Bought a new float and rebuild kit and did a full oil and filter change. Filled up with gas again. Turns out the cheap float was expensive after all. Put the original float back in and noticed a little piece of string stuck in the needle seat area. Got that out and all is good. Since my last update I had the hydro valves rebuilt and that helped, but reverse is still weak.

With the snow coming to Maryland last week figured it was a good chance to test the snow thrower. I was worried that with the heavy wet snow we tend to get here that it would not do well. Here it is all ready for the snow. And there is also the Kubota BX1500 in the garage.

And the snow came just as they said it would. This is looking out my second story window where the snow drifts were on the roof. We got about 30" in total of medium wet snow, real good for a snow thrower or blower.

The cub cadet did horrible......at first. Then I remembered I got some chains with the Kubota from the man I bought it from. Although they were a little small for the Cub (BX1500 has 24x12-12 vs 26x12-12 on the cub), I had some small lengths of chain I was able to use to bridge the gap. Once I put the chains on it was amazing, even going up my steep driveway. I think the combination of a thrower and a loader worked out great.

I'm glad to have resources like this site to keep these great old machines going!

Looks like the proper tools for the job to me.

FrankF3 · #18 01-29-2016, 10:01 AM

When I first got my 1572 new, it had cast aluminum brake caliper brackets. I think 1 or 2 of them cracked right at the angle in the bracket where it is formed to go around the hex axle tube. When the second one broke, we determined it was missing the spacer washer that goes between the metal strap that hold the bracket on and the bracket itself. When you tightened down the bolts that hold on the bracket without the spacer installed it put more stress at those angles on the bracket. The third brake caliper bracket that the dealer supplied was made of cast iron like in the picture. I think my 1572 was a very early build as I bought it before any were in any dealers showrooms and I had to wait about 2 months for it to arrive.

bleoh · #19 01-30-2016, 10:49 AM

MWShaw, here is a picture of the lift rod and the connections at the thrower. The way it works allows for the thrower to be able to float up but only come down to where the lift is set. Sharp eyes will notice a stray bolt, looks like my front grill is coming loose.

bleoh · #20 05-14-2016, 10:23 PM

Used the 44c mower deck for the first time today, did a good job. I had to get the shoulder bolts that connect to the mule drive (which was bent quite a bit) and I picked up an inexpensive 5/8 by 93 belt just to be sure it was going to work. The belt stretched quite a bit and I had to tighten it twice. Otherwise it just got a quick once over, grease in the spindles and blades sharpened.