[Calvinc]

Hello everyone!

Excited to announce that after having my cylinder head resurfaced, installing a new head gasket, and re-setting the timing (according to Matt's procedure found on this website) my little 1973 model 129 is running and starting much, much better, even considering the large amount of blow-by.

Anyway, now that I have the cub starting and running more reliably, I want to get the mower deck back on it before winter comes so I can test it out! As of right now, the clutch on the front of the engine is stuck, so I disconnected the linkage so I could start and run the machine without the pad slowing everything down.

So my question is, since I've never worked on one of these types of clutches before, is there an easy way to get one freed up, or is it possible to buy an electric one like is on the newer machines? My dad said those mechanical ones never did work very well, and so I thought it might just be easiest to buy an electric one if possible.


Thanks for your help! This site has already helped a bunch!

Calvin