This is a February of 62 original. I know the serial number is 26xxx. The x's are the numbers I don't remember.
I worked on it most of the day and found that the governor arm and carburetor linkage has been jury rigged and parts missing. Oh how this frustrates me!!!
Fortunately my son has a cub cadet 72 he keeps in my garage so I was able to use his as a guide to bring the O back to the way Kohler had intended it to be. Yes the oil bath air cleaner is gone and I am saddened by this but one day I will find one.
My goal for tomorrow is to get the engine running. I thought that the engine was in a dire need of an overhaul but now I'm having 2nd thoughts. The piston is a little loose so I'm going to run it to see if it smokes any. This will also give me the opportunity to check out the driveline.
It's kind of strange but I don't think the rear ag tires are the right size for the rims. They don't fit on the rims properly and when you turn the wheels the tires have run out. I think the front tires are original but the rims are so rusted from sitting that the flange that was nearest the ground has rusted away. Anyway the front and rear rubber is so dry rotted I'm really surprised they haven't fallen apart.
Thank you for the advice. I think I will keep the narrow front rim but go with the tri ribbed tires. I think I'll go with the wider ag tires for the rear though. I'm not going to do the tricycle front end either.
I'm never going to do any mowing with this machine and I will probably strip the parts off of the deck. Opinions?
What about the exhaust? Stack or stock? To me if it's painted IH red then a stack, Cub yellow stock. Opinions?
I'm thinking about buying a set of after market fenders for it as well.
I will keep everyone who is interested updated and will be taking plenty of photos.