Buying a 1450, what to look for

[Slycox]

I am going to be looking at a older 1450 tomorrow it needs work, its currently not running, current owner thinks its a condenser or something along those lines.

Anything I need to be aware of? As far as releasing the Hydro drive I understand there could be a release on the right side if not there is no way to release it?

Thanks in advance

[twoton]

Check the condition of; ISO mounts, muffler, air box sheet metal and aluminum casting, fuel tank, flex disc joints, oil pan to frame rail mounting bolts. And if you can get it running, vibration through full rpm range, function of hydraulic lift, , smooth operation of tractor through all speeds, and smooth transition between forward and reverse.........

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Slycox

As far as releasing the Hydro drive I understand there could be a release on the right side if not there is no way to release it?

If there is not, it likely has automatic relief valves in it. It should roll fine. You will know if it doesn't. You won't hurt it, it just won't roll.

[Slycox]

Thanks for the info guys! Hopefully it turns out well

[twoton]

Do you have or had other cubs?

[Slycox]

No I haven't.

[twoton]

Originally Posted by twoton

Check the condition of; ISO mounts, muffler, air box sheet metal and aluminum casting, fuel tank, rag joints, oil pan to frame rail mounting bolts. And if you can get it running, vibration through full rpm range, function of hydraulic lift, , smooth operation of tractor through all speeds, and smooth transition between forward and reverse.........

The rubber ISO mounts may be difficult to inspect if you do not know what to look for. There is an appx. 5/8" diameter flywheel sight hole on the left side of the flywheel cover, left side of the engine, just below and to the rear of the carb. It should be just above the tractor frame. If it is below the top of the frame that is an indication that the rubber mounts have collapsed and will need to be replaced.

The muffler on this tractor is inside an air box and is hard to see. On some models the exhaust tube protrudes through the mesh screen at the front grill. If the muffler has broken off at the elbow, the exhaust tube may have dropped down and be loose.

Air box sheet metal and aluminum casting often crack from age and vibration. You can see these in the engine compartment, in front of the engine.

The Quietline series have plastic fuel tanks and sometimes crack and or get cut from the metal straps. Look for leaks and attempts at patching.

If you bring a combination wrench, I think it's 5/16", you can take the tunnel cover off and inspect the driveline including the rag joints at the front and rear of the driveshaft.

If you want to inspect the oil pan and mounting bolts, first you can just push on the engine and see if it is loose in the tractor. This would suggest that one or more of the oil pan to frame rail mounting bolts has come loose or is missing.

Sorry, that's all I got for now.

Good luck! 1450 is a great tractor.

[darkminion_17]

Looks like twoton said it all.

[finsruskw]

I agree with all the above, but....
If this thing has spent years outside, be prepared for the worst.
Be advised, a "good deal" $2-300 Cub can quickly become a 6-7 or even $800 and up machine if you have to plow a lot of parts into it for repairs, and that's figuring if you can do the work yourself.


Post up some good pictures when you go to look at it.


Good luck

[Slycox]

Thanks I picked it up for that "deal" price point, its not running but appears to be pretty intact, checked over using the advice from you guys as best I could. The tiller and snow blower were more of a quick glance since it was about -10f.

Got it home and checked everything, snowblower and tiller both free moving. Wont start and I have power to the bottom lug on the coil. Guy said he though that was bad. Once she thaws out I'll pull it off the trailer and do some more digging . Do some more research here and hopefully it will turn out well