Winter Project 122

[cadetmike]

I have decided to start a thread to keep everyone updated with my winter project. I plan on making several modifications to my 122 as well as making some repairs where needed.

- V-twin swap (need to get an engine yet)
- drop and lengthen front frame section (for engine fitment)
- fabricate an new front axle complete with 4-bolt trailer hubs (cast axel is
shot, holes are all wollowed out)
- repair shift forks (done)
- possibly install 26" tires on the rear
- repaint in red IH color scheme

I am not completely sold on the rear tire swap, I have not seen many 122's with 26" rear tires, but I like the idea, so I need someone to convince me one way or the other. I also love the idea of creeper gears but they are hard to come by and not cheap (from what I have seen) here are a few pics of the project so far. I also included some of my custom sleeve hitch.

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[cadetmike]

It seems I have been persuaded to rebuild the k301 I have, rather than do the v-twin swap. that being said, I do love a good rebuild!

Also I think I will keep the 23" tires I have already on it and maybe peruse running dual's when not plowing.

[johncub7172]

cadetmike Thanks for the pictures! Looks like a good functional rear lift. Nice to see the "before" pictures!

[Jeff in Pa]

While a creeper gear works great with a tiller , they are a weak link in the powertrain.

Jeff

[cadetmike]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

cadetmike Thanks for the pictures! Looks like a good functional rear lift. Nice to see the "before" pictures!

thanks, i had some pics of before i tore it apart but i can not find them

[cadetmike]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

While a creeper gear works great with a tiller , they are a weak link in the powertrain.

Jeff

I sort thought it might be... thanks for the insight

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by cadetmike

I sort thought it might be... thanks for the insight

Do be afraid to ask questions, BS answers are not allowed here.

Now if do decide to use one and you wear the spirol pin hole, I can weld it up and cut new snap ring grooves to save it.

I can make parts if you need them too.
Some of the parts I make are here http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=20875

[cadetmike]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Do be afraid to ask questions, BS answers are not allowed here.

Now if do decide to use one and you wear the spirol pin hole, I can weld it up and cut new snap ring grooves to save it.

I can make parts if you need them too.
Some of the parts I make are here http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=20875

Looks like you make some quality parts there, i will keep you in mind

[cadetmike]

tore the front axle out and had a good look at it, pivot pin was rusted fast in the axle, had to cut it free of the frame then press it out of the beam

looks like I will need to drill out the spindle holes to 7/8 and install bushings, then I think I will build WF style spindles as they are stronger, with 1" shafts to take 4 bolt trailer hubs... sounds like a lot of work but I hate sloppy steering and such. And why didn't they ever put a grease fitting in the beam for that center piviot?

[DeltaCub]

Originally Posted by cadetmike

tore the front axle out and had a good look at it, pivot pin was rusted fast in the axle, had to cut it free of the frame then press it out of the beam

looks like I will need to drill out the spindle holes to 7/8 and install bushings, then I think I will build WF style spindles as they are stronger, with 1" shafts to take 4 bolt trailer hubs... sounds like a lot of work but I hate sloppy steering and such. And why didn't they ever put a grease fitting in the beam for that center piviot?

Early production did not have grease zerks for the axle kingpin. Last spring I had two 102's in my shop...one was a 1965 with no grease zerk and the weird brake pedal. The other was a last 1967 that had the zerk, different pedal and a serial number tag on the back side of the transmission.
If you want to avoid the sloppy draglink issue and want stronger spindles, put a wide frame axle with 1" spindles and you will be satisfied. Bolt on hubs look cool but are overkill. Have fun with your toy!