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I'm telling me self, I need a 2nd cub.
So I'm telling myself I need a 2nd cub since there are several projects on my 1450 that might take me a while to complete (haven't done any small engine repair in years before I got a year ago.) Breaking apart the rear to replace the cork seal and do any maintenance on the trans, have the engine mount mod done and swap the oil pan, rewire the harness...
There is a 70 on marketplace that's very immaculate and used as a regular mower. Only problem the seller has had with it is the head gasket blew and he says he had the head machined and plug hole retapped and has been using it since then. Anything to look for on these that I would be unfamiliar with working on a quietline? I grew up using my grandpa's 1200 so I'm not unfamiliar with the clutch, and the seller says the previous owner did the restore and it's unknown what work the engine and trans has had done. I like the idea of having a smaller machine with half the HP when I. Just need to cart stuff around the yard or as a backup mower. Thoughts from anyone who's owned the 7X or 1XX machines? |
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While I don't know specifics of a 70 I can attest to the Wisdom of having
another machine. Besides being fun. It is so nice to know when something breaks or you just want to work on one like you described. There is no stress of your only mower is down. You relax and enjoy working on your tractors. Which for me anyway is a big part of the fun. That is a clean looking picture. Go for it, it's so fun spending other money on Cubs. Ken |
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Once You Buy that second one You May not stop collecting
Here is how Many I have currently and there not just Cub Cadets Cub Cadet Original Cub Cadet 60 Cub Cadet 70 Cub Cadet 106 Cub Cadet 1450 Cub Cadet 2182 Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Cub Cadet SX 54 Ingersoll 3016PS John Deere Sabre 1542HS John Deere 110RF John Deere 112SF John Deere 140H3 John Deere GX335 John Deere X748 John Deere 2025R TLB Simplicity Wonderboy Wheel Horse 416H White GT2055 I don't think there is a Brand of Garden tractor I hate or dislike. But it is nice having a Back up for a Back up
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0riginal, 60 RER, 70, 106, 1450, 2182, 3208, XT3GSX & SX54 Z Force |
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Blown head gaskets are a common problem on old Cubs. I had to resurface my cylinder head myself and replace the gasket last Winter.
Definitely buy that second one, but as the others said, you might get addicted.
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IH Cub Cadet 70, bought for $50, has Case fenders, several new parts got it running/driving, 2nd gear doesn’t work, currently rebuilding motor, 38” mower deck |
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So a common problem as in it happens to ones that hadn't been rebuilt and are good after a modern gasket and flattening? or common as in the older kohlers are bad on the gaskets and occasionally blow the gaskets?
Aware that collecting things might be a problem, but space limits me to 2 machines. But I am already convincing myself I need to find a tiller for the 1450 so I can put in a good garden plot. |
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From my experience they are just hard on head gaskets. Retightening of
head bolts is part of routine maintenance for me even after a full rebuild. While not hard to do, 5 minutes to pull the gas tank. A few minutes to re torque and back in business. It is certainly something I do faithfully. Couple times a year. Have never bought a used tractor with K series engine that did not have a blown head gasket. That said it does not stop me from loving these little engines. They are hard working machines. Ken |
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Like Ken explained carefully and thoroughly these Kohlers are tough on head gaskets.You need to have head maintenance a big part of ownership.By a good torque wrench, use top quality head gasket,learn how to resurface the flatness of the head.After you do it a few times,its actually not a hard job.
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Well I saw it in person and immediately fell for it and paid him a down payment, should be having it dropped off today.
I looked it over and it works great, the only problem that I want to fix before I take my 1450 out of commission for repairs is the replace the mule drive idler pulleys that are rather sloppy and the center mower bearing looks worn out. Will have to replace that so the deck is good to go. He even had the mulching blocker plate. Also look at new tires since putting new ones on my other improved grip on the slopes so much. |
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Congrats, I believe you will be glad you bought it. I can honestly say
I have never regretted buying Another Cub. Ken |
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It climbs the slopes better than my hydro with brand new tires! I guess a lighter machine really makes a difference.
Going to take the deck apart and see what I need for the center spindle, it's really loose.
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1450- 44A deck,QA-36 snowthrower, 42in front blade 70- 38in deck |
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