Saved a 147
 

Well I somehow managed to win a Cub 147 at a local auction this past weekend. Truth is 2 others were bidding against me and I had found out they were going to strip it and make a puller out of it. Now don't get me wrong I don't mind pullers and enjoy watching the sport, but when it might involve a hard to find in decent shape 147 with all the correct parts including a rear lift I just can't let it happen. Once Spring comes around I'll start making a list of what needs to be done to clean up some previous owner modifications (which includes a house light switch wired to something). Obviously a new wiring harness will be needed. Somehow a 50" deck from a quietline series GT is underneath. The correct 48" deck would have been nice. I'll get around to pics as soon as this deep freeze cold weather breaks.

I know it is cold, but pics are necessary or we will think that you are pulling our shmegeggie :biggrin2:

Nice save though...

Good save! Those guys would've been nuts to make that 147 hydro a puller.

Nice save, nice complete 147s are getting harder to find.

Good save!!
My 126 was on the same road to destruction, in fact, it had already been victim to some dismemberment and mods.
Carry on!!

147's are great; love mine. Great job saving it from those pulling clowns. :beerchug:

Great save. Cadets are just like the antique tractor hobby, some really aren't worth the time and money to save--those are the ones that should be parts donors and pullers.

LOL no Schmeggle pulling going on around here.





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Is there supposed to be a pull switch on the left side of the steering tower?

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Looks good to me! :beerchug:
Wonder why somebody removed the top engine shield?

There is no telling. Supposedly it will run just fine once the battery is charged.

Excellent snag DWayne!

That one even looks like it will clean up well.

Just looked it up, yes the pull switch is for the headlights and in the right place.

http://www.partstree.com/parts/cub-c...rols-switches/

:beerchug: Congrats on the 147!!!

Thanks for the info. I am having to learn about the narrow frame. I've always dealt with WF's QL's and Supers.

Good save DWayne.:beerchug:
As mentioned, head light switch is correct, flipper switch is not.:biggrin2: Bright side, if you need one for the shop, (switch) your golden.:bigthink:

Thanks for taking the time and posting pictures.
Looks good from joisey.

:bigthink: Hadn't thought of the light switch for shop. That's where it is going. :biggrin2:
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No problem. My fingers are finally warmed up again. :biggrin2:

Looks like a good cub, 3 point, headlights and an electric lift and a real nice 147! Those are getting scarce in my area. Glad you landed it DWayne!

Cub Cadet 123

Looks like a good machine to start with! It's mostly all there. I see a few things that aren't correct, but won't be too hard to correct. The hood decals are backwards, so you know it's been repainted. The hydro relief lever is missing off the right side of the tunnel cover too.

Yes, the pull switch on the left is for the headlights. The correct way it should work is that it'll turn the lights on regardless of key position.

I wonder if maybe the residential light switch was used for a battery disconnect :bigthink:

Glad you saved it from what those other guys wanted to do to it!

Been a while since you had a project, good to see you back at it. :beerchug:

LOL yeah that's been the problem. Too many other projects that aren't cub related but require $$$ and lots of time. Will be good to get back into the cub addiction for awhile.

Nice 147, fine machines.

I had a 147 a few years ago. PITA to work on. Before and after pics.:beerchug:

That's why I tried to stay away from NF's. No easy access to hydro linkage adjustments and or driveshaft removal/installation. I figured I might just lay it over on its side to work on it underneath or tilt it back and let it rest on the rear lift. :biggrin2:

Congrats DWayne! Looks like it has good bones. It will make a nice project! :beerchug:

Now, we expect "Sam Mac" expediency on this one.... :biggrin2:

Eh, to each their own. I enjoy the challenge. Plus how often do I need to work on hydro linkage and/or drive train? (the answer is not much)

EH exactly, to each their own. NF's not me so much. Glad you enjoy the challenge.

Nice tractor!! + 15 on the pita to work on! But, just take your time with it, and ask questions here! Should fix up quite well! I'd like a 147 any day!!!

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Nice save on the 147! Congrats! Even has a nice dealer tag on it.