My Auction Adventure

[fer100]

Well I went to my very first auction today. Found a cub cadet 122. Started looking at it closer and It was a complete tractor with attach mower deck. This thing look like it was ready to mow just add gas. Got it home and went over it and found that It has mower deck, creeper grear, spring assist, three point hitch, Paper copy of Operator's manual,All mower belts, front pto. Hood in very good shape, has 2 great condition reflectors, Even has the hole for the cig. lighter on console. All rims good ,Tires have some dry rot. steering linkage tight steering column very loose, steering wheel rotten. All electical wiring very good condition. Missing Battery and battery positive cable to battery, missing spark plug, and key, THAT'S It. The best part of this deal was the price before 10% buyers fee and 8% tax was get this $140.00 SWEET. I now have 3 CC 122 tractors all together it gives me all the options and parts i need to make 1 great tractor!!! I will still be able to put the other 2 back together and sell them off. Attach is a picture I will get more when i get a break in the weather.

[mikepc]

Not bad for 140 nice looking tractor. I personally like the 122's and 123's.

[TEET]

Nice find Rich! Hopefully you didn't have to drive to Pa for the auction...lol

Jeff (teet)

[fer100]

Jeff the best part of this is that it was only 15 min away. The trouble is that I believe all three tractors should be restored. I love the 122 I got from you Its in great shape but this one is all together. When the rain stops Iam going to put a battery and spark plug and gas to try to get it started will keep you posted. Allso I got that gas tank sealer you talked about from boswell for the CC100. Will let you know how it works.Rich

[TEET]

Originally Posted by fer100

Jeff the best part of this is that it was only 15 min away. The trouble is that I believe all three tractors should be restored. I love the 122 I got from you Its in great shape but this one is all together. When the rain stops Iam going to put a battery and spark plug and gas to try to get it started will keep you posted. Allso I got that gas tank sealer you talked about from boswell for the CC100. Will let you know how it works.Rich

Good for you! It's nice to find a good deal close to home. I should be firing up the 682 sometime this coming week as well. I have the engine mounted, just need to make a new driveshaft and button up some odds and ends. You should be able to make a couple great 122's out of your collection. Let me know how that sealer works for you, it has saved my butt a few times.:biggrin2.gif:

Jeff (teet)

[ACecil]

Nice 122, you have there. I'd like to find one someday.

[Diz Jr.]

Nice 122 fer100
Hope it starts right up for you :biggrin2.gif:

[fer100]

Put the battery spark plug in, and gas. engine tuns slowly wont catch. almost like not enough power. have charger on it will wait hour or so to see if it will start. Any sugestions?

[Matt G.]

Check your ground connections.

[TEET]

Ditto what Matt said, did you change the oil too? You never know what thick sludge was in there from the previous owner. How is the spark? Good luck with it, and let us know how you made out....

Jeff (teet)