The "72"
 

I have this little 72 that was used, abused and put outside. It is a cutie but needs some attention. So...here it is!

The process has started...

The engine is apart and ready for the machine shop....usual stuff...cylinder bore...turn crankshaft and clean up ends...reface valves and recut valve seats...check valve guides.

Bearing on crank will be removed prior to machining.:beerchug:

Looking good, keep the pictures coming.

Nice! I like projects, and 72s. :beerchug:

Are you going to paint the twactor?

Yes, indeedy...after a great deal of repair!:beerchug:

Nice job Brianna. Was it a smoker?

I am sure it was...big score in cylinder wall. The tractor had been parked outside for an unknown amount of time resulting in messed up carb and a rotten wire harness. I never tried to start it.

Good project Beth. Gotsta love those little buggers.:beerchug:
Should have one of the mods move your thread to the IH Cub Cadet GT section, right up front.:beerchug::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Update on the little "72"
 

The engine is mostly complete...I need to take it back to the machine shop and have the valve stems ground for proper clearance. It has been bored 0.010 over, crank turned, valves refaced and valve seats ground. Block was hot tanked and cylinder head refaced.

Starter/ generator has been completely rebuilt too!

Chassis has damage and that will need some welding.

Lots of little parts that I blasted in my Skat Blast cabinet almost ready for paint.

Nice work!! Keep it up :beerchug:

Looks like a great project! Keep us posted on your progress.

Very nice! Keep the pictures coming. They will keep me motivated on a project. :beerchug:

Looking good!

Coming along I see.
Are you painting it or is Tim "The Master Painter" doing some of the parts?

Great job, Beth!:beerchug:

Brianna, that's gonna be a nice little 72 when you finish it up. There is nothing like freshly blasted parts and a motor back from the machine shop awaiting assembly. Looks like the ole air compressor is getting a good workout too. Keep up the fine work and the pics flowing.:beerchug:

Thank you everyone for the nice comments!:beerchug:

Had new ID tags made for engine and starter/generator.
PTO engaging rod and starter switch cup were "chrome" powder coated.

Looks good Beth, great attention to details.:beerchug:

Thanks Todd! I am building this tractor to be like the first Cub Cadet my dad bought new in 1969. So details are important.

The replacement ID tags for engine and starter/gen are impressive! Would you care to share your source? I'd love to have some done for one of my projects.

Very nice job Beth!!

Doesn't blasting all the engine parts seem like a forever job? It's my least favorite part..... but so woth it!

Yes...seems like there are a million little parts throughout this tractor...a never ending process...but as you said the results are so worth it!

Powder Coating
 

It has been awhile but I am making progress! I picked up the parts from the powder coater and they look fantastic! Have more to take. The engine and transmission are going to be spray painted. Here are some of the results.

Holy smoke Beth, looks fantastic.:beerchug:

Very Very Nice!!:beerchug::beerchug: That is gonna be a sweet little machine! I really miss my 72.. I let a friend talk me out of it... It was the best chore tractor I had.. the little K161 was sooo smooth and just chugged right along!:biggrin2:

Keep up the good work!:beerchug:

You're not done yet? Chop chop.:biggrin2: looking good, can't wait to see it all together.:beerchug:

Very nice. Very, very nice!! :beerchug:

Very, very nice! Would u mind me asking how much it cost you for the engine work?

Your doing a great job! Like your "surgical room" shop.

Looking great!

Yeah I know...I need to get off of my duff and get this thing finished...this project is draging on way too long!

The machine costs were roughly $125.00 and the parts were EBAY from Bat4kids vendor. Happy with machine work and parts.

Paint looks fantastic

Beth, you can't rush perfection:beerchug:. Doing it "correct" the first time is time consuming, but well worth it with the end results.:beerchug:
PLUS, we can't be all like speedy Tim.:biggrin2:

WOW!:beerchug:

Any new pictures of your progress yet? :bigthink:

Not yet. :beerchug:

YES YES YES!! Like Mr Todd said.. taking your time will produce a better product in the end!:biggrin2::biggrin2:

Still can't figure out how Tim does it! :bash2::bash2: Speed and quality... just doesn't make sense!:bigthink::biggrin2::biggrin2: