125 rebuild
 

I started my 1968 125 rebuild today and I have a few questions.
First I found that my motor has the belt drive to run hydraulic assist, do all motors come ready for this? or did mine have it at one point?
Second what puller do I need to pull my steering wheel? I have a three arm one and a car wheel puller but they won't work. Does any one have a pic of it?
Last is does any one have pics of a 125 restored? I want to get the colours right.
Thanks!

Yes, they all came with that pulley.


It's best to use an air hammer. Soak it good, but this style of puller probably causes the least amount of damage..... but look out, they're pricy!

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Only thing I can see wrong with this one is that the motor is a replacement and is black. It should be yellow like the rest of the machine. If I missed something, maybe someone else will chime in. (I have a 125 but it's not restored, so I pulled this from the inter-webs.)
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Lew has one nice 125, if you beg, he may post a picture:biggrin2:

I just re-did my 125 last summer/fall. here's the threads with finishing pictures for you!

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=28421

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=28706

there's also a lot of different wheel pulling techniques on the forum here if you do a search, plus there's a link in the technical section of the forum. good luck!

Thanks for all the help. Going today to get one of those pullers.
cadzag72 that's one nice 125, I hope mine is that nice when it's done.
I will post pics later today of progress. I found a deal on a lift frame and a 44' deck for a 582, I was wondering would it work on my 125? or should I just look for a 42' 125 deck? Thanks!

Frame will not. Deck.... with a little modification yes. Pulley is the wrong size, and I believe the hangers are too far apart. But not 100% sure on the hangers.

thanks for the info found a restored 42' for 150$ pick it up friday

my progress so far

here are some motor pic has any one seen a piston with pit in it

If you mean the little hole in the middle..... yes. Many of them do.