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Old 10-10-2014, 06:44 PM
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Hello everyone! My name is Calvin Carlson and I'm a senior at Iowa State University and have been an IH collector and tractor guy my whole life, and have recently gotten into the world of the Cub Cadets.

My grandfather bought this model 129 at a friends estate sale, and I have decided to fix it up: First for our renter to use, and Second, someday for me to use when I get my own place.

When I drug the cub into the shop, it did not run and judging by the carb, it hadn't had new gas put in it for 10+ years. I purchased and installed 4 new tires, cleaned out the carburetor, took the starter/generator apart and cleaned it up, and the cub started --- with some help. The engine seemed to have very low compression, which I was concerned about, and I know now today after taking off the head, I will probably be putting in nearly a full engine overhaul kit. Overall the tractor isn't in too bad of condition otherwise, and the mower deck is free and solid.

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Looking forward to coming to the board if I have any questions or concerns!

Thanks!

Calvin
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Welcome to the OCC (only cub cadet) forum.
With some TLC these old cubs make great machines, just be careful, if you get the OCC (obsessive cub collecting) disease you could have a full restoration on your hands, or 5 more machines in a year. Lol. Pull up a seat there is a lot of info to take in here.
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Calvin, welcome to OCC. The 129 is a great first Cub.
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Welcome to OCC..........
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Welcome to OCC Calvin! Good to see another ISU grad here that is into Cubs Just got out of there myself a year and a half ago. Good luck on the 129.
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