My new 73!
 

Just went to pick up William1041200's Haban sickle and look what jumped into the trailer:beer2: This one has a rebuilt engine and a brand new wire harness:bigeyes:. Creeper, fenders and seat isn't cracked. I do need an air cleaner and muffler. Has a good gas leak at the top of sediment bowl, hopefully not the tank leaking. The hood support was broken so PO did an allthread contraption, but Eric(NHIRONWORKS) hooked me up with a 125 hood which is the same, Thanks Eric!!! Supposed to be 47 and sunny here tomorrow, will get it out in the sun and clean her up a bit!!

Fantastic looking 73!! :beer2:

I love mine! They are definitely one of the best looking IH Cubs in my opinion, I can't wait to see what you do with her! Nice find, congrats!

Jeff (teet)

Nice 73 Jude!! Looks to be in super shape. Wow, you sure have the market on those 7 horse gear drives. :biggrin2: Won't be long an you'll be a headin' Duke's way to pick up the motherlode. Congrats on the find!:beerchug:

Thanks guys:beer2: It's in very good shape, especially the fenders. It would look nice with the Danco loader on it, and dual wheels:biggrin2:

The 73 is a fun ride. I really ennjoy mine, too! You've certainly found one in great shape that will serve you well. Thanks for sharing the pics....enjoy!:beerchug:

Cub Cadet 123

Looks like you won't be needing to take the 73 from the mother load back with you now.:biggrin2:

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very cool !!!! another 73 !!!!! lucky to get the fenders !!!! I can't wait to get some more work done on my 73 !!!!! Keep us Posted !!!

Jude, Your killin me :bash2:. Looks great bud, congrats. I think I have a muffler and an air cleaner for it I'll have to look not sure if I still have the air cleaner.

That looks great Jude, black eye and all! :)

Thanks Cub Cadet 123!

Todd, the 73 in the mother load is coming to VT, unless someone shows up with a pocket full of $$$.

Thought you'd like to see this tractor Jason! It's all about the fenders:biggrin2:

Eric, if I kill ya one more time you be dead:beer2: Thanks! I just remembered I have the air cleaner off of the O' I just picked up last month, think I may have a muffler for temporary use too.

Thanks Gary! Funny, the 147 and 71 both came with black eyes too:biggrin2:

Nice looking 73,I like the creeper and the fenders.Sharp!!

Nice looking 73 Jude!!
you are the 7hp king!!!

Congrats on your sharp 73, Jude! I know, you'll enjoy it! :IH Trusted Hand:

Nice addition to the fleet Jude :beerchug:

Nice shine on that paint! It winks like Evan's 125.:biggrin2: Another nice score! What did you do with it today? Gas leak fixxed yet?

Thanks Guys!! It is a nice addition to the fleet. I found several issues with it today but I'm working them out right now. Got the gas leak figured out, it's the tank:angry: I'll need to rebraze it. I have another tank I'm getting ready to put on it. Trying to fix problems and get her back together:beerchug:

Nice 73 Jude! I like that it has fenders and creeper.

Congratulations Jude! Youre gonna need to build a garage addition, or a second level or something! :beerchug:

Jude, you dog:beer2: I'm hoping you never find your way here to WI. Cause if you do, I'll be sittin' here on my porch, with a plug between my cheek and gum, with my sawed off shotgun by my side.
Cause you ain't buyin' up my cubs.
Congrats. on your new addition:beerchug: happy for you.
By the way, how big is your toy box anyway??

Thanks again guys:beerchug: LOL zippy, you crack me up:biggrin2:

I've been working all day on this little beauty. It needed alot of tlc, so many little things screwed up on it. But I finally got it buttoned back up and she starts right up, although the choke needs to be closed. It does run real well and throttles up nicely, even with choke closed. Throttle shaft may need bushing to cure issue. Is there a trick to using a new cork gasket on sediment bowl?? I put a new one on and it leaks, tightned it down good and still leaks:bash2:. Fixed the headlight panel, no headlight in it cause bracket bolts were messed up. Fixed that and put new bulbs and switch in. Fired it up and the headlights work nicely:biggrin2:. Still need a rear Grote.

bowl,
 

the store by me sells a rubber gasket for the sediment bowl......but to be honest, they have new aftermarket ones that look just like the originals and they are like $12.......easy and new !!!

Jude,
The trick is the cork gasket goes OVER the screen,heheheheh.Really the glass bowl should be centered on the housing or,you may have a nick in the edge of the glass bowl.Rubber ones suck.I have a Grote light for sale in the selling section.

Funny Lew! I'm sure it's centered, will have to check lip of bowl for a nick or chip, Thanks:beerchug: I saw that Grote, would love to have it, need to save $$ for my trip in a few weeks to see CubCrazy, juniors1282,gcbailey and then down to Duke's where I'll meet some other cubnutz:beer2:

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I like the rubber Lew ! lol but i agree where the gasket goes, Lew sells good stuff !!!

Jason,I pay $2.50 for a cork gasket,those online ones double suck.leak like a drunk at a bar all nite,and please no endorsements ...heheheheheheh

Dang jude why can't I find a deal like that on a 73?!?!

So I guess I can let the cat out of the bag on my new toy :)

Oh Ya!! I think you've been plenty patient:beerchug:

Got to given the 73 a bath today and she looks much better now:biggrin2:

Gary it has to get out of my driveway first :biggrin2:. Well at least I'll get to see it in person.

Jude, go ahead and throw that 73 in and bring it to my house to :biggrin2:. That's one nice 73!!!! :beerchug:

Thanks Eric! You're buddy Mike down there already hit me up for it:biggrin2: It may just be for sale, just got news my rent is going up $300/month:bigeyes:. Won't be much lunch money left for cubs at that rate:bash2:.

That sucks. :angry: That's a heck of a jump in rent.

The 73 looks awesome, Jude! Sorry to hear abut your rent going up. :angry:

What was that 782/784 you've been working on??? :)

Jude,

You might try taking the sediment bowl completely off and apart. Check the seating of the cork gasket. It should pop in to the upper ring to be seated correctly. I use my finger and run around it to be sure that it is seated firmly, then I put the glass on it upside down. Also, check the clips on the band and make sure that they are seated into the grooves on the top part of the sediment bowl. You have probably already done that, but I didn't think it would hurt to mention it just in case. BTW: It cleaned up very nicely. That is one that has got some good original paint, I don't think I would repaint that one.

PS> Sorry to hear about the rent increase, but I believe that it may open doors for you and the market for buying houses in my area is great, so maybe you will become a new homeowner soon!!! Best wishes there....

Cub Cadet 123

Eric, it does stink, but just found 2 buddies/coworkers that are looking for a place! So, I talked to them and we're going to try and find a house with a big garage for my cubs:biggrin2:. Hopefully that all works out.

Thanks Allen, she's looking good! and thanks for the sympathy:beerchug:

Thanks Cub Cadet 123, I haven't had a chance to take a look at it yet. Will take your advice when I do, I appreciate it!! Like you said, some doors will open as they already are:beer2:

Hey Jude if you want to stop by when you go by cubcrazy's i only live 1 1/2 hours away. You can look at my cubs.

cub cadet 73
 

super nice clean 73 even has lights creeper and fenders