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Bob95065 09-10-2016 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jsoluna (Post 391546)
One thing that I really enjoy, but that is hard to get in the mindset of, is working without an axe over my head for time. I try to get myself into the mindset of being patient and taking my time so that I can produce some really great work. When I tinker on the older Cubs it is refreshing because they are simple machines and simple designs.
+1. When I work on my Cub Cadets it takes me back to a simpler time in life...when I was still in school and learning about small engines back when I lived in the Midwest.

I love the simplicity of these machines and how well made they are. They don't make anything like this anymore and I am glad to have two of them.

DieselDoctor 09-10-2016 10:22 PM
Agreed! Simple and well made, and relaxing to work on!

zippy1 09-10-2016 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jsoluna (Post 391517)
Is it common for the pushrod to need replaced in order to get the timing back into spec? It seems like an item that would take forever to wear.....
(edit - I got curious so I spent some time googling the answer, which is that it is most likely cam lobe wear, probably due to poor maintenance. In the meantime, I'll measure the pushrod and if it isn't worn then I'll assume it is cam wear and I'll just have a longer pushrod made until the engine can be torn down )

Also, another thing that I noticed is that it is easy to mis-read the oil level on this engine. The bayonet can slide down past the cap and effectively show a higher oil reading than I actually have. Going to tack weld the cap in place so I can't make that mistake again.
I wouldn't try making one. Just pick up a new push rod and adjust the timing.

jsoluna 09-11-2016 07:11 AM
Can you imagine if they sold a tractor today that required the oil to be changed every 25 hours? People couldn't handle that. An ignition system that requires maintenance? These machines are from a time when tractors were built under the assumption that people knew how to turn a wrench and weren't afraid to get a little dirty once in a while. Now everything is covered in plastic shrouds and lubed for "life." :)

jsoluna 09-11-2016 08:01 PM
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...swewquogj.jpeg

It doesn't get much better than this. Got to pull some logs, haul soil, and entertain my daughter with the 1250 today.

ACecil 09-11-2016 10:25 PM
Cool pic of the 1250! These machines were built to last.

jsoluna 09-12-2016 05:15 PM
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Grease bolt for tensioner pivot. This oughtta help it survive a little longer.

twoton 09-12-2016 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jsoluna (Post 391812)
Grease bolt for tensioner pivot. This oughtta help it survive a little longer.

Looks good jsoluna!

jsoluna 09-12-2016 06:14 PM
Hopefully I will get a chance this week to install and test it!

twoton 09-12-2016 06:16 PM
Great picture, good to see you're making time for the important things in life.


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