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"New" International Cadet 60
Hi - I posted this to the new guy thread area and it was suggested I move it here, so here goes:
I was going to wait for the fall/winter to restore my newly acquired 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 on. Cross your fingers!
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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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Jim,
Good work on the 60. I assume these were mowers? Do you have the deck or is it there and I cant see it. I like your detailing work. Regards, Chris
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Casbohm Maple and Honey www.mapleandhoney.com Cubs: 147R and the "train", 127 elec lift, 127, 125, 106, 102, 100, 86, 73, Brinly plow, Snow thrower, 2 Rototillers, several mower decks and several snow plows, #1 cart, Grandkids barrel cart. |
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Nice job on the 60, Jim! You do great work.
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Allen Proud owner of my Original! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator |
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Hello, Chris. Thanks for the comment! Yeah, these were mowers. I just happened on this one at an auction and picked it up for peanuts. I've always loved IH products (grew up around Farmall M, H, and F-20 tractors) so it was a natural to get this mower. It did come with a deck - all 32" of it and with a rear discharge! This mower is very complete and original. It's fiberglass is not cracked anywhere, only stained in a couple of places. Compression on the Tecumseh V60 engine seems real good, so I'm hoping it'll fire right up once I get all the parts attached. I'll let ya know as it progresses.
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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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Thanks, Allen! I appreciate it, and also your suggestion to move this post. Thanks for the comment on my 106 also...
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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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Anytime Jim!
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Allen Proud owner of my Original! My Grandpa's Cart Craftsman Lawn Sweeper Craftsman Plug Aerator |
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Nice machine. The "little" IH machines just don't get much respect, glad to see someone giving one the attention it desires. To be honest, I don't know if a RER built my Cadet were better than dime-store el cheapos or not. At least with Cadet you had full service and parts availability.
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This little RER is not "just like an International Harvester" It IS an International Harvester. And this is, after all, an International Harvester Forum...
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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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You guys need to get a grip, dime store mowers still running after 40 years, yeah 1 in a million maybe. THE ONLY reason IH and Deere sold those things was to compete with the crap Sears, lumber yards, furniture stores, Western auto, etc sold. NO way on God's green earth Can you compare a RER to a full sized Cadet. I used to hang out with my dad on Saturdays at the IH dealer he worked for. I drove basically everything Cadet made out on the yard to put on display (everything was brought inside at night). Even back in the late 70's I could tell the quality was not very good (of course I was growing up on real farm equipment and knew what quality was). I listened routinely to the sales pitches for the new machines. Basically the customer had it explained to them there were 2 classes of machine, light duty stuff and heavy duty. Both were backed by a full service and parts department--nationwide in most any decent sized town. However, it was pointed out that only the full sized machines would handle severe work and that the only REAL competition to a Cadet was Deere--a good product backed by a huge network of dealers is why those 2 owned the market.
Funny I tried to show some encouragement on a rebuild and you RER guys want to talk trash. A lot could be read into that I suppose.
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2072 w/60" Haban 982 with 3 pt and 60" Haban 1811 with ags and 50C 124 w/hydraulic lift 782 w/mounted sprayer 2284 w/54" mowing deck |
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