Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Speciaalties R. F. Houtz and Sons

Patton Acres IH Cub Cadet Parts

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Attention Folks we have a new owner!
Greg Rozar AKA- CubDieselFan


Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Cub Cadets > IH Cub Cadet Tractors (GT)

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-01-2011, 03:26 PM
dieseldan123's Avatar
dieseldan123 dieseldan123 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 808
Default 123 carb adjustment help!

Ok Im in desprite need to get the carb set on my 123. Ive tried the settings recogmended per the books (Kohler repair manual, and 123 repair manual) and it runs ok at times. Tried the moving the spring on the governor arm to different hole and get varring results, such as it will start great at first. shut it off and try again and it wont fire. Im wanting it set so i dont have to have the choke fully closed just to run it, and eleminate the K301 from hunting for fuel and air. Any help is welcome and if i could have some pics from you all with your carbs set and how many turns the screws are would be excellent!
__________________
1967 IH Cub Cadet 123
1978 IH Cub Cadet 1650
19?? IH Cub Cadet 682
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-01-2011, 07:25 PM
Merk Merk is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,180
Default

What is condition of the throttle shaft?

A loose throttle shaft will cause the problem you are having.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-01-2011, 07:32 PM
Cub Cadet 123's Avatar
Cub Cadet 123 Cub Cadet 123 is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,469
Default

I keep the idler screw at 2 1/2 turns and the fuel screw at 2 to 2 1/4. When was the last time that you did a rebuild of that carb? Also, you may want to change your petcock....the new stens replacement has a filter that goes up in the tank. You may want to check your entire fuel system to see if you have anything obstructing it (sediment bowl, filter, line).....

Cub Cadet 123
__________________
Still don't know what I'm doing in OHIO?.....If you find me, then please point me back toward INDIANA.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-01-2011, 08:15 PM
dieseldan123's Avatar
dieseldan123 dieseldan123 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 808
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Merk View Post
What is condiation of the throttle shaft?

A loose throttle shaft will cause the problem you are having.
How do i tell if the throttle shaft is worn?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123 View Post
I keep the idler screw at 2 1/2 turns and the fuel screw at 2 to 2 1/4. When was the last time that you did a rebuild of that carb? Also, you may want to change your petcock....the new stens replacement has a filter that goes up in the tank. You may want to check your entire fuel system to see if you have anything obstructing it (sediment bowl, filter, line).....

Cub Cadet 123
I did the rebuild on the carb this spring, and also replaced the petcock and bowl under the tank. I do have a rust problem with my current tank, found that out today after filling up wit gas and watching the rust collect in the sediment bowl, but i do have another good tank that i will be on it tomorrow.

Thanks for the replies!
__________________
1967 IH Cub Cadet 123
1978 IH Cub Cadet 1650
19?? IH Cub Cadet 682
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-01-2011, 08:40 PM
westofb's Avatar
westofb westofb is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Missouri
Posts: 533
Default

To tell if your throttle shaft (or carb hole the shaft sets in, that is usually the worn area), just grab the throttle shaft and wiggle it side to side, any side to side movement indicates wear. If it does move, kohler has a bushing that presses into the recessed area of the top of the carb that the throttle shaft passes through, it cures your problem (worn throttle shafts let excess air pass through the carb causing it to run erratically).

Just looked at my build thread (cub 149 Resto mod), see post number 30, there is a pic of the bushing (including the bag it came in with part number) from kohler to repair a loose throttle shaft.
__________________
Jeff
Brookfield, MO
________________
IH Red 782 with weights and sleeve hitch!
IH snow blade, Brinly plow, Brinly disk, Brinly harrow, Johnson rear blade, and a #2 IH Cart
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-01-2011, 08:59 PM
dieseldan123's Avatar
dieseldan123 dieseldan123 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 808
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by westofb View Post
To tell if your throttle shaft (or carb hole the shaft sets in, that is usually the worn area), just grab the throttle shaft and wiggle it side to side, any side to side movement indicates wear. If it does move, kohler has a bushing that presses into the recessed area of the top of the carb that the throttle shaft passes through, it cures your problem (worn throttle shafts let excess air pass through the carb causing it to run erratically).

Just looked at my build thread (cub 149 Resto mod), see post number 30, there is a pic of the bushing (including the bag it came in with part number) from kohler to repair a loose throttle shaft.
Thanks Jeff! Went out and wiggled the shaft, WAY too much slop in it than i like. Thanks for the help with the part number!
__________________
1967 IH Cub Cadet 123
1978 IH Cub Cadet 1650
19?? IH Cub Cadet 682
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-01-2011, 09:22 PM
_DX3_'s Avatar
_DX3_ _DX3_ is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
Posts: 5,798
Default

Or your local hardware store might have it like mine did

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=10329
__________________
DWayne

1973: 128, ag tires, 3pt. lift, spring assist, lights, 42" Deck

10" moldboard plow

2016 XT1 42" deck 18HP
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.

MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.

This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC

All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.

Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.