I need jump started..
 

My 149 project is nearly a year old. I got a different block as the old one was toast, had it bored, had the crank bored, got some new parts, and have it back together, with the exception of putting the head on and torquing it down.

Getting that done and mounting the flywheel, carb and other parts, a good day should get it back together.

Now the shop is cold and everyday its a new excuse seems like.

I guess what I need is a threat from several Cadet users I will get a "caning" from them if I don't get off the couch.

I see these nice pictures of a 149 at work and I guess sooner or later it will happen.

One thing that happened during the disassembly, the dipstick tube came apart. The piece that is bolted to the crank case and the tube that slips in it that hold the dipstick came apart. It appeared to have been a bit bent up in the past. I'm not sure I can make it work.

That's the story, or confession, whatever is appropriate.
Dave in SW Missouri

We can handle the help!!

:Spank:

:popcorn:

You better get to work or I'll come over there and replace that Cub with an MTD!

:biggrin2:


John

"One thing that happened during the disassembly, the dipstick tube came apart. The piece that is bolted to the crank case and the tube that slips in it that hold the dipstick came apart. It appeared to have been a bit bent up in the past. I'm not sure I can make it work."

A friend with a torch or wire welder can tack it together in seconds.... Even *I*, who is the worst welder in the planet, could do that :-)

John

PS: Alternately, someone could sell you a replacement!

I'll do one better, I'll send Duke up there and swap it with a broke down Scott's mower. :biggrin2:

The Scott's is great on gas! The broken rear axle might have something to do with that!:biggrin2:

As of now, you have 42 people that have viewed this page. They are waiting to see if you finish it or not. Remember, there will be more viewers and they all will be watching. Pressure is on and we are watching :popcorn:

I feel the eyes watching
 

I can see the eyes peering at me and the pressure is on. That is what I needed.

I will get it done asap. Got to borrow a torque wrench then get a picture of what bolt/stud goes where. I think a couple of them are studs if I remember correctly and have a nut on them.

I have a manual downloaded, so I will refer to that.

Thanks for the prodding a little good natured fun never hurts anything.
Dave

Well, just to get you in the shop :WWP: and I'll tell you, the guys on here can start getting pretty impatient if you don't feed them pics on a regular basis. Then once your in the shop just pick up a wrench and get to work, and before you know it.............:Cub6:

My MTD is pretty good on gas, but it's the oil mileage that's beginning to be a problem.

On the other hand, it's like driving an insect fogger and mower at the same time.

John:beerchug:

At least you won't have many mosquito and horse fly bites while mowing:biggrin2:

When progress stopped
 

Last time I worked on this engine, as I recall, one of the grease/oil seals on the crankshaft went on what I thought was loose feeling.

Its on the flywheel end of the crank. I believe it slid on with just pushing with a couple screwdrivers down into the groove for it.

I don't think its the right seal. I need to take that off and get that fixed before going any further. No need to put it back together and have to take it apart again. Its a seal that came with the overhaul kit. Could be I used the wrong one, but there were only two that looked alike.
Dave

Good to get that sorted out before going further. If you can post a pic, I'm sure one of the gurus here can help you from going bad .

It seems a digital camera is one of the most important Cub tools ...and a membership in this forum. Matt, Duke, Allen, Lew and all the others will get you going in the right direction. We in the peanut gallery can help provide motivation !

:-)

John

What Ben is trying to say is

:TTWWP:

We like to use little hints that we like :WWP:

Seal around crankshaft
 

I'll try to get a picture on here. Looks like its all rubber, been a long time since I put it in there, but as I recall it went in too easy.

It should have a metal shoulder. You may have to use some red sealant to hold it in or, go buy a Kohler brand seal. I think some of the aftermarket brand seals don't quite meet the Kohler specs.

Numbers on engine
 

Here are the numbers on the side of the engine.

K321A
S/N 6234979
Spec No. 60166d

I suspect this could be a local Oreilly Auto parts item if I can cross reference it.

Dave

I'am thinking Napa Auto might have that part too, or any of the site sponsers, and your local CC dealer man.

Like everyone else has said, Im watching you! :biggrin2: Eventualy it will get back together and work hard to show for it and get crankin' on them pics! We like pics! :beerchug:

Everyday im messing with my 1450 just to get it to do a minimum of one engine revolution under its own power but i havent kicked it in the pants hard enough i guess :bigthink:

Dave R,
These guys have inspired me a lot! I am one of the best procrastinators on the planet too.
Try to just go work on it for 15 minutes. That sometimes turns into a hour and shows some movement to the project. If you can get a heater to warm up the work area that can mean a lot this time of year. Write a to do list and chip at it a little each day. You will get back in the groove. And we are watching! I have to go get some more peanuts, this should be good!
Regards,
Chris

Thanks
 

Thanks for all the encouragement to get this tractor back together.

I must have it done before gardening season gets here. What a shame they don't make them and the full size cub anymore. They were great little tractors.

My wife threatens to quit riding with me in the truck, I go down the road looking from yard to yard for old equipment. Picked up some good items that way, and have also cut some grass with the pickup inadvertently too.

Life goes on. We'll keep in touch. Heres a pix when I brought it home. Looks like it needs all the help it could get doesn't it.

Dave in SW Missouri

Dave, I look at it and see a great start!:beerchug: