Tried to get the brake/hydro linkages adjusted right on the 2182. That problem will continue into the morning...

Got it, took advantage of the 50 degree weather to power wash it. Also mounted the new bumper, and painted the cast weights I picked up for the 1811.

Put the snow chains on the 125 today. I added cross chains to them this past summer. They are a set of chains I picked up at a yard sale a few years ago, made for a car, but I shortened them to fit and used them several years as they were, but I wanted a bit more bite. They had a cross chain every 4th side link, so I added cross chains to have one every other link.

That way seems to sit on the Ag style tires better. Before the cross chains would work their way down between the lugs on the tires, but now, being closer together, there are cross chains up on top of the lugs where they might do more good.

I put the plow on about a month ago, but I was dragging my feet on the chains because the weather has been mild. But the weather foreguessers say that we may get a little weather this coming week, so I drank an extra cup of coffee and got to it.

I operate on the theory that if I'm not ready for snow, we will get plenty, but if I'm ready, it might not happen, so now I'm ready, maybe that will scare the snow away. I would be very happy to have put the plow and chains on and not need them at all. Not likely, but it's worth a try.

I've had a lot better luck putting chains on turf tires. About the only thing they're good for, besides not tearing up the yard :beerchug:

No problem putting chains on Ag tires. I've done it many times over many years, and on much larger Ag tires than those little ones on the 125. It took maybe 10 minutes, including digging the floor jack out from under the workbench. You just have to have chains that fit, and don't let them get tangled.

I can't tell you how many times I've heard and read over the years that Ag tires will "Tear up the yard". I haven't noticed that they are any harder on turf than turf tires are. Another myth busted.

Ag tires are absolutely harder on the yard. More compaction and damage, especially when wet out (do you want lug marks in your grass? I don't!).

I've never had a problem putting chains on R1s, but the performance is the issue. Naturally, chains gravitate between the lugs...

I've never had a problem with Ag's tearing up the lawn, not even my Farmall Cub, but I have seen people having trouble with turf tires slipping and sliding on the wet grass. I'll take traction over loss of control any time.

It comes down to what is better, the giant economy size or the really big box of corn flakes.
And then there is the oil debate, and the Ford, Chebbie, Dodge, Hondo,
Dear John, klub kibbits, china fright, snapoff, crapsman, debate and on and on.
Me?
I think steel wheels with lugs are much better!
You till as you mow, aerate the soil, bring up fishin'worms,
while providing food for the chickens that follow behind, makin' fertilizer all at once.
Yessirree, steel wheeeels is the way to go, put the chain on the dog
:biggrin2: :beerchug:

If I put lug marks in my grass, the grass stands back up in an hour or two. And if it doesn't, I can still sleep well at night.

The best thing about Ag tires is that they grip and don't spin on wet grass nearly as quickly as turf tires. That is important on our hilly terrain.

I'd be more concerned about the soil rather than the grass.

One of the reasons I got my 284 loader tractor was for the wet springs. Skid steer, larger tractors with R1s etc cleats the soft soil pretty well. Not ideal for me.

The con is snow traction isn't good with turfs, but they do hold chains really well (hence, about all they're good for!).

Replaced the p/s cylinder on the 2182 yesterday. I think it is officially "leak free."

Used the 5/8" adjustment suggested in service manual, but will have to tighten in a touch to get the wheel oriented correctly (assuming I can without over/under steer).

Started putting the fenders back on yesterday and sorted out the wiring.

I hate to admit, but the skinny Ag's on my 100 are deadly to the lawn unless VERY careful! Extra especially when wet!

Got the fenders, footplates, and seat on the 2182 tonight.

Does anyone know where the (I assume it to be a ground) white wire tied to the the 2 blue powers for the tail lights goes? If not I'll pull the wiring diagram, but it's grounded plenty well though the chassis.

I also ended up wire wheeling the foot plates and shooting them with some primer...the left side was pretty badly pitted. Figured I'd at least clean them up to be presentable before putting the rubber pads back on.

I use my Cyclops 1864 to plow snow in addition to yard duties. The foot plates have been wire wheeled and bead blasted, primered and painted. But moisture gets under the rubber causing corrosion. My tractors are always garaged and never in the rain except for the falling snow when plowing. I think the corrosion is inevitable.

I was hoping this was from the PO leaving it out (paint is pretty faded/grimy from tree sap).

Maybe a yellow bedliner type product is in order?

Put IHC weights and chains on the 1811. 1/2-8" carriage bolts leave enough room to perfectly fit a 2nd pair :D

Snow Plow on one, Bath on other
 

Yesterday I got some grease and dirt off my friends cub 149. Going to get it mechanically sound this winter. I put the snowblower on my cub 149. I sold my old 149 snow tractor along with all my gardening attachments to a young man that wanted to put in a garden. In the 50's yesterday. Turning colder and maybe get some snow Thursday afternoon thru Friday morning. Forecasters can't predict how much snow yet. I am ready!!!
Bob

Had the first plowable snow of the season overnight. Had to put the 125 to work plowing out about 5" of the white fluffy stuff.

Started right up at 22 degrees, no issues, everything worked as it should. The added cross chains made a noticeable improvement in traction, especially on the unpaved, grassy areas. I'm really glad I added the hydraulic lift a few years ago, makes it much less work than the old Armstrong lift.



A 54 year old Cub that works for a living:

Working for a living, just like they were built to.
That's a great picture.

Ken

You could do something like powdercoat as a primer then paint over top. Might give a better chance of not corroding in the future?

Would be challenging to get a fender in the oven. Footplates maybe.

I think a color matched bedliner or chip guard like in automotive would be the ticket. :bigthink: This 2182 is going to live inside, so I'm just going to shoot it with enamel when it warms up and call it a day.

I am restoring a 100 (stalled project). Paint was expensive but my supplier sold me a DTM (Direct To metal) 2-part industrial coating that seems extremely durable and tough. Shiny correct yellow (they pigment it to whatever). Must use a proper respirator with that type. I can get the name if anyone wants.

Tried out the 1811 and #450 snowblower. Worked really nice, but I think I'm going to add more weight. There was still solid ice under in a few shady spots on hills that gave me trouble.

Weights
 

Farmall450 If your rear tires are not loaded, I would highly recommend Loading them with Rim Guard. I am using atv rough tread tires (23/8/12)
loaded with Rim Guard No tubes. Each tire weighs 90 lbs. It will go most any where in deep snow. Have to use 2 link chains for ice. Rear tires have same tread as front tires. Have a great day.
Bob

I was considering the windshield wiper fluid route, but figured I'd only be able to get 1-2 gallons in each rear tire. I suppose every bit helps, and that would be ~4 gallons or 33.4#.

How much did yours hold? That would be cheaper than more IH weights :D

It's not so much what I did to my cubs, but what they did to me today.

Lots O Snow here in NW Indiana today. Time to play. The 127 and I were only getting started when suddenly the engine quit. Engine cranks easily and I hear a "chuffing" sound. I hope it's only a head gasket. I have one here somewhere but I won't find it till tomorrow. So the 127 will spend the night buried in snow as a punishment.

Off I go trudging through the back yard to the cub shed to get the 147 with the thrower mounted. (I don't buy implements for my tractors... I buy tractors for my implements) Battery dead and my Ole Dayton charger decided it was time to let the magic smoke out. About an hour later I had the 147 throwing snow like a champ across the back yard. Until.... the sprocket shaft parted. Luckily I have another shaft. It's now just before midnight and she's ready to dig out her little sister. But not until morning.

Did I get to move snow? Not really.
Did I have a good time. HELL YAH!

Rear Tire weight
 

I was considering the windshield wiper fluid route, but figured I'd only be able to get 1-2 gallons in each rear tire. I suppose every bit helps, and that would be ~4 gallons or 33.4#.

How much did yours hold? That would be cheaper than more IH weights

My tires held about 8 gallons each. One gallon weighs 10.7 pounds. They would not put it in my tubes. Took them out and put in new steel valves. The cost was $95.22 for 2 tires before taxes. I had to drive about 100 miles each way to the nearest dealer. I have rim guard in my simplicity that I use to mow my lawn.
This was a different dealer and he put them in my tubes. Those tires weigh about 65 pounds each. Google Rim Guard Dealers to find the one nearest you.
Have a great day.
Bob

Wow, I wouldn't have guessed they hold that much!

I'll probably due it myself.

Tire filler
 

If you are able to do it your self, that is the way too go. I am getting too old to do too much. It was extremely difficult to get those heavy tires mounted to tractor. Have a great day.
Bob

Thanks Bob! I don't plan on taking them off the tractor, but running the valve stem up and pumping in as much as I can :D

Got the 1782 inside the shop today. Messing around, good on oil and coolant, newer filters.

Glow plugs work and get 9v. Fuel pump works. Cranks good. No smoke, but I also noticed the fuel solenoid on the pump doesn't engage or disengage (move) on it's own, even when cranking, which I figured it would.

12 degrees though, so I threw it on the battery charger for warmer weather. Going to pickup a diesel compression tester tomorrow after work and check that out firsthand this week.

Aquired this rough little 1862 last night. If I was smart I'd put the #450 blower on it to take advantage of the power steering, but it's hydro controls are pretty lose and was def ran hard and put away wet.

I think this is going to go live down the road to push snow/back in trailers there. I wasn't aware non-supers had power steering until a few months ago, so this was a neat find for me.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...pictureid=8232

No wonder I cant find any cubs, you buy them all lol

It's not intentional :D

Tried to start the 1782 today (it hit 49). Smoke, but no luck. Compression tested all 3 cylinders in the mid 100s (way too low). Pulled off the head but didn't find any smoking guns -- will have to clean up and inspect further.

The headgasket looks OK, so besides valves being gummed open I'm not sure where else to look. Oil didn't noticeably improve the compression, so I don't think it's the rings.

Weather has been nice this week, so I decided to bring the 106 and 107 out of winter hibernation yesterday evening.

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The 107 gave me no trouble. Checked for mouse nests (all clear) Hooked back up the battery, which still had a charge, opened the fuel shutoff, pulled the choke, and the engine spun around 10 ish revolutions and then fired right up and ran just as good as it did when I parked it for winter. Took a little drive and all was good.

The 106 was a different story. It fought me but I eventually got it. Didn't take me too long to diagnose that it wasn't getting any gas. Pulled the carb off and there was, what I assume to be ethanol, gelled up in the bottom of the bowl, blocking off the main jet/emulsion tube.

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Cleaned it all out, reassembled and reinstalled, then tuned it, and the 106 is back up and running. By then it was too dark out to take any pictures but I did go for a little drive as well.

Always good to take a drive after the lay off.

Ken

Used 129 with trailer, moved soil, broke down in the woods
 

Last week I used our #129 to move a bunch of soil into this relocated planter. The planter holds about 600 lbs, so I do 300 twice. I was given this trailer by my friends at the dump, and its much better than my last one which was rusty, paper thin and with tire tubes pressing right through cracks in the wheels! This trailer might be an IH brand, but I'm not sure. It has no makers marks I can find. I would like to scrape that college sticker off it and paint it one day.

Then I moved a bunch of brush into the woods to dump it. The Kohler 301 would NOT start. I had noticed that choke position had gone weird that week, and that I did not have a lot of power. I determined that no fuel was rising UP from the carb bowl. So for the first time ever- and in the woods- I took apart the carb to examine its tubular needle. It LOOKED okay. After cleaning out its holes with a tiny copper wire and spraying cleaner through it, I hoped that was the problem.

It fired up with cheer, and now I think it runs better than it has in months! Maybe soon I should change the aging fuel filter... I also read that I can buy fuel nearby with no ethanol in it. I HAVE been adding a little stabilizer in winter months.

The next step in the education of these tractors. Nicely done on the in the
field repair.

Ken

Time to clean the bung (and replace the fuel line)
 

100% humidity? Direct sun? Clogged up fuel system?

We're going to fix that!


(I replaced the tank<>1st filter line and got the gunk out of the fuel feed in the tank. All is well now, it's just a tedious repair.

Tomorrow I'll clean it all up and change the oil and grease the fittings on the deck.