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07-27-2016, 08:52 PM
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International Cadet 60 RER
I was going to wait for the fall/winter to restore my Cadet 60, but decided to get a jump start on it by getting it in running shape first. First was to get it rolling. I removed the wheels and flat/rotten tires and replaced them with new rubber. Before that I stripped and repainted the wheels with IH White paint, which I believe is the original color of the wheels and undercarriage/frame. While examining the front axle, I noticed that it was scored on the left side. Seems the original brass wheel flange bearings were missing, causing the front wheels to wobble and score the steel axle. Hmmmm. I searched the Internet for replacement flanges, thought I found them with a cross referenced MTD flange bearing (MTD Flange Bearing PN 741-3090) but they were too large to fit the wheels. I solved that problem by measuring the diameter of the axle and the opening to the wheel and locating bronze flange bearings that fit, with only minor adjustment (3/4" id x 7/8" od x 3/4" Long, if anyone is interested).
I then moved on to the engine. I bought this 1971 Cadet 60 at an estate sale. It came with the carburetor, exhaust assembly, etc., separate from the engine, in a box of parts. Obviously, a previous owner was intending on restoring it as there were numerous NOS parts (gaskets, etc.) in there also. I found that the spark plug was brand new in the block. The carburetor was packed solid with mud from a mud dauber nest and several bolt holes were plugged with insect nests. So, the mower probably had been sitting for years with no attention. I stripped the carb and rebuilt it. It needed all new seals and only a few new metal parts. Had to buy a new exhaust elbow (I found a NOS one on eBay!) and am going to replace the muffler shortly (using a B&S muffler right now as a temp). Replaced the fuel lines (old ones were rotten) and will replace the 12V battery as the owners manual states to never run it with out a battery attached. This mower is an electric start model. Anyway, the next step is to attach the carb, exhaust, battery, fuel lines, etc., fill it with non-ethanol gas and see if it will crank! I'll post my results later this week. Cross your fingers! I'm attaching a few pictures...
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Jim de Opresso Liber 1951 Farmall Cub, 1969 Cub Cadet 106, 1970 Bolens 1253-01, 1971 International Cadet 60, 1972 Bolens 1886-02, 1999 John Deere LT 155, 1982 Troy-Bilt Pony Rototiller, McCormick-Deering 193 Bottom Plow, Oliver Disc Harrow, Homemade Hiller/Bedder Mower decks: 1886 Bolens (54"), 1253 Bolens (42"), Cub Cadet (42"), Cadet 60 (32"), & the JD (38"). 
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07-28-2016, 12:13 PM
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Nice 60, Jim! You may want to post in RER section of the site. You'll get more responses there.
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Allen Proud owner of my Original and 126! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator
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07-28-2016, 04:28 PM
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Thanks, Allen. Still feeling my way around the forum and didn't realize I posted in the wrong area. I'd like to move the entire thread to the RER section in case an administrator sees this post. Otherwise, I'll just repost in RER.
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Jim de Opresso Liber 1951 Farmall Cub, 1969 Cub Cadet 106, 1970 Bolens 1253-01, 1971 International Cadet 60, 1972 Bolens 1886-02, 1999 John Deere LT 155, 1982 Troy-Bilt Pony Rototiller, McCormick-Deering 193 Bottom Plow, Oliver Disc Harrow, Homemade Hiller/Bedder Mower decks: 1886 Bolens (54"), 1253 Bolens (42"), Cub Cadet (42"), Cadet 60 (32"), & the JD (38").
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07-28-2016, 11:02 PM
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I had one of these as a kid!!!
Dad took the deck out and changed the drive sprocket to a larger size to speed it up... We called it the MOW CART!! Many fun times on that thing!! I'd love to have it back for sentimental reasons.Looking really good... keep us posted and welcome to the forum!!
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Jay 40 years of Using and playing with IH Cub Cadets! Proud owner of the following: Cub Farmall, Super A Farmall, Original, (2)70's, 72, 100, 102, 123, 105, 125, 127, 108, 128, 1450, (3)782's, Yellow 982, 1782, "Sam's" 2182, M Farmall and a #7 trailer
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07-29-2016, 01:41 PM
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looks like a cool project, id like to see a pic of the tread pattern.
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Tim Pap's 100 Restored 108 1211 Dual Stick 1050 Pap's 100 restoration thread - http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47965
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