Cub 73 revisited
 

Folks,
I have been busy with big tractors lately. But this little Cub has been calling my name. It has set in the shed for several years after I purchased it from my uncle.
I thought I had posted some pictures just could not seem to find the thread when I searched?
Anyway this tractor had a flat on front and rear and would not start.
The engine (a 8 hp) is due for a rebuild as it is a real misquito killer.
The battery was junk so I picked one up at NAPA. Drained the gas and checked for spark. Found the ignition wire was bad (shorting out) So replaced that, back to good wire in the harness. Fresh gas and it fired up. The rear tires were some I picked up as spares I like the big fat ones with the round fenders.
So The future is yet to be seen. Engine rebuild? Maybe a clean up and paint too.
We will see. Just thought I would post some pictures.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/DSC04065.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/DSC04066.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/DSC04067.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/DSC04068.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/DSC04069.jpg

Regards,
Chris

Nice looking 73, the 73 is my favorite round fender tractor.

Great looking tractor. Like the wide rear tires, too.

Wow, Chris that is one "Sweet" looking 73!

Looks fine the way it is,as for the motor,if you don't plan on using it,but you never know you may come across a good one.

X2! I really love the 73.

I gotta agree with Lew (and you all know how that makes me crazy) If the paint on it is original, I'd leave it that way, they're only original once.

If you don't feel the need to use it right away, keep your eyes peeled for another engine, or rebuild the engine in it if you like. I got a sneaky feeling that Lew knows where there is a nice running non smoking engine for it that could be had.

Chris,sorry to say,I do not know where one is....

I am required to make sure that I do drive you crazy Mark.

Uh greed, me too. Looks excellent Chris. I vote to leave it as is but paint the starter generator and that's it.

I know, I had to sign a release when I joined here.