Looking for info., # 127 hood?
 

I'm looking to replace the hood on my # 127 for a summer project re-paint & decals. Mine has damage to it at the pivot point when one has to swing it open.

Been searching e-bay, Craig's, etc.. & at times I see other hoods listed from other models but they look like it is the same hood I'm looking for.

Bear with me.:biggrin2:

Just because they look exactly the same I'm sure they would fit? Or would they?

How can I determine how many different models have the same hood?

Hope this makes some sence.

NIK,

The 106, 107, 127, 126, and 147 all used the same hood all others are different.

Wouldn't the 72, 104, 105, 124, and 125 be the same as well, or are they longer? Partstree might help, but I've found part numbers can be different due to decals. You would probably get more responses in the IH section. Try Rich Patton, or any of the site supporters, I'm sure they'll be cheaper than eBay.

They might fit, but they are different. All the ones you listed have a smooth hood. The 1X6/7 series has a design raised/stamped into it.

Ohhh, that hood scoop looking thingy. The lightning bolt series, as I call them, is one that I have never owned and know little about. Thanks for the lesson, I feel a bit more "cub smart". :biggrin2:

:IH Trusted Hand:

Is the 73 hood different from the other tractors in that series?

yeah it's the same as the 72

The vibrations seem to kill all of those hoods at the pivot points.

If you find one that is not cracked or wallered out there, it soon will be after xx hours.

Maybe just weld a thick washer over the hole and save the one you have.

:biggrin2: On my 127, i cut out the damaged section and tig welded in new sheet metal and then tig welded a thick washer over the new sheet metal and it works just fine. :American Flag 1:

That's the exact problem I have. A true flaw in manufacturing.

I've inquired to a few & :bigeyes:. The cost of the hood is crazy, then with shipping, is crazier. Be darned if I'm gonna pay 1/3 the cost of the entire machine.

Looks as if my 90amp welder will do a little welding this spring. :bigthink:

NIK,

:bigthink: great idea, might attempt something like that?

NIK,

I've got a hood from a 147, Its in very good shape. PM if your interested, I know shipping wasn't cheap though. I can post some pictures.

I sent you a pm with my phone number,

Nik

:biggrin2:I have a Buddy with a sheet metal shop. Took the hood over to him and he copied the damaged area, 1/2 hr later I was out the door with the new pieces. Drilled out the nose piece and pressed brass bushing in, reamed the bushing to size and its been working good ever since.

Well by your description it seems like a good job. But if possible is a close-up picavailable? My feeble mind is NOT capable of trying to visualize what you mean? Im not that mechanically inclined, but I try.:bash2:

MinnesotaCadet has graciously offer a real nice hood from a # 147. In the process of POSSIBLY buying it? We are working on a price. One good thing is that both of us has a fastenall dealer nearby for shipping, just got to go over there to estimate shipping cost.

But if I do purchase it I want to re-enforce that WEAK pivot point with some type of bushing to make it work as bduck described.

Nik

:biggrin2: Sorry not picture savy. The reason for the bushing in the nose piece is, the hole was wallered out. Drilled the hole out to .002 under sized of the bushing O.D. Pressed the bushing in and then reamed the bushing to the bolt O.D. Not doing this and the nose piece hole wallered out it would have been worthless to repair the hood. Good luck in your endevers. :American Flag 1:

Thank you,

As it turns out I struck a deal with minnesotaCub. For a hood.

Thank you----- MinnesotaCub,

NIK.

Glad you found a hood!

:biggrin2: You are Welcome. Ditto on what ACecil posted. :American Flag 1: