70 repower update w/pics
 

Finally the weather has broke and i made a lot of progress. the old Kolher is out and the clutch has been refitted to the new engine anf from the looks and measurements it will be a direct fit. except i have to notch the frame for the oil tubes.

Why are you replacing the engine there are plenty of the Kohler engines around, alive and still kickin'? Wish that you was closer, I have a 72 frame that is already cut on--hate to see original parts cut up and you may want to think twice about those Spirit of 76 fenders---I would think that there would be a good market for them just as they are!

Cub Cadet 123

nothing locally here for kolhers, my uncle ( easarvey) gave this to me as well as the new engine. it just needs to slots for the oil fill tubes . the fenders are staying as they are.

Thanks for the pics! Please keep us updated on your progress.

Dear purists
 

:Announce: Ya'll with tons of money, worry bout restoring to original splender a cub of the 60's ! we are trying to build a working machine to do the work-a-day jobs at the young man's home ! the 7hp quit, last fall,we will save the 7hp/gas tank/ complete ,for my stock 73,that has a ten hp. in it now, can the make it pure for ya'll ! the condition of the tank is also suspect, the increase in horsepower is to help on the steep hill he must mow ! ( for U flat landers) besides I rescue cubs, ( this one from yo beloved Ind. ) I've rescued and owned as high as 36 or so tractors, in six short years , the young man works bea coup hrs. his wife also. he doesn't need to wait! spring time upstate NY don't last long gras don't wait !! also both are hard at work turning the older house they bought into a home ! fear not as in the long run it's a win win for us !:beatdeadhorse: http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/p...pictureid=1154

thanks for the pics

update with more pics
 

ok the weather has finally broke so i have made some progress. however the new engine sits to high and i have to think on my next step. i might make a cradle and drop the engine down 1/2 inch into the frame .

Thanks for the pics and update.

more progress today, thanks again to my unc ( e sarvey) the engine now lines up. i took out the two bolts that hold /center the shaft to the rear and it slid in. all i have to do is redrill the mount holes ,one more cleaence cut and new bolts and presto this might be running soon.

Tell us more about the engine. What brand, horse power, is it electric start, gasoline? I repowered a belt drive Ford (Jacobsen) with a harbor freight chinese clone, and I love it.

its a duromax 14 hp ,electric start carb gas engine. over twice the power of the kolher its in and will be started this weekend. just have to get some bolts to bolt it in and then hook up the electric pto

had no doubts !
 

:callyou: knew U can do, good KUNGFU !! We grasshopper are a force to be reconed with ! We makem mowem up hill fast !:BB&YS:

its done and moves under its own power. just gotta tidy up some wiring, mount the grill and mount the pto.
Does anybody have a 10mmX 1.0 pitch four or five inch long bolt they wanna sell. Cant find one to mount the pto to the crank shaft ANYWHERE

My local NAPA has metric bolts...... :bigthink:

napa here doesnt have 10 mm x 1.0 , they have 1.25,1.50 but not the finer thread
nobody does
uuugghh

try mcmaster carr,They have them I betcha

Trying to picture what you mean when you say you took the two bolts that hold/center the shaft . I assume you are talking about the coupler bolts ?? Got any pics ??

Local fastenal? Just a thought.

Best I can find is this but it's not 4-5" long.

http://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_hex_...m_x_1.0mm.aspx

Why do you need such a long bolt for the PTO?

Lew is correct again, 5 pack for $10.57, grade 5 ~4" long.
click here

Bill

not 1.0 pitch :BangPC:

dont have them either

driveshaft support ??

YES, they do.

Attachment 51467

ok i see that, guy on the phone couldnt find it thanks . i have one coming,

UPDATE pto is mounted, half wired up waiting on the bolt and gotta get a longer belt then its time to mow some grass lol

Thanks for the update!

X2! :beerchug:

its done hopefully some video tomorrow. ( esarvey) is in town and checked it out today. got the thumbs up from uncle, just gotta pick up the pto bolt .

Looking forward to your vid! Tell Earl, I said hey! :beerchug:

70 repower final assembly pics
 

will do . here are the finally assembly pics A big THANKS to my uncle esarvey for all the help with this .

Looking good!:beerchug:

Your 70 is looking good!

Hey !
 

:coffee:Hey, back at cha , He's don ole UNC proud ! :American Flag 1:

Glad to hear it, Earl!

new pto ordered. looks like a exact replacement. should be here mid week.
this time gonna lock tite that bolt and it will never come off again. ( pto as well) lol