I'm telling me self, I need a 2nd cub.

[Graflex45]

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?

[West Valley G]

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

[Sergeant]

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

[LAWN BOY]

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.

[Graflex45]

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.

[West Valley G]

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

[DSarow]

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.

[Graflex45]

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.

[West Valley G]

Congrats, I believe you will be glad you bought it. I can honestly say
I have never regretted buying Another Cub.

Ken

[Graflex45]

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.