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Originally Posted by vr4Legacy
Those pics aren't of my clutch. I copied the jig he made. I'm using the stock spring for now at least.
Thanks. I'm sure it's a standard size, I just want to make sure i have the right one before I get out in the middle of a field lol
I've been nothing but impressed with my 1200. I've gotten my money's worth out of it already. And honestly, this failure is my own stupid fault. I cut 5 acres of 3+ foot tall grass/weeds with it and it did great. Took 2 passes in 1st to get it knocked down. Then I threw it in 2nd to cut it again and nailed a tree stump. I should have known better and taken the time to mark them all after the first cutting. Bumping a stump in 1st isn't too bad. They are all now a nice shade of fluorescent orange with flags all around em.
Broke a mounting bolt on my muffler and engine. I'm all but sure the hit put the nail in the coffin for the driveshaft, even though I used it for a good hour after.
Once we build, and I finally have a garage, I plan on doing a thorough replacement of all the wear items in the driveline and cleaning it up really nice. No intentions a full resto, I like em rugged 
I couldn't believe how well the 12hp knocked down this hayfield. It never bogged down. I can't say as much for larger hp tractors I've used in the past. It's amazing how much torque these single cylinder engines put out. HP and an extra cylinder isn't always better. When you need to do work, torque is king.
I picked up a 149 a few weeks ago, so if 12hp can't get er done, I've got a couple more on the bench  |
I grew up on a 108 and worked at the neighbor's place. They had a 122 and the 1000 that I now own. I have Hytran in my veins and yellow fever bad. I picked up a basket case 1450 that I fixed up. I use it to till my wife's garden and other yardwork. Cub Cadets are workers that's for sure.
I also have a Lickety Log Spliter that has a 8 HP Kohler engine on it. IMHO there's no engine better than a Kohler K series. I don't think we'll see many of the current production small engines in 40 years.
You made a good choice to get a second CC while you are getting your place ready for building. Once you have a place to work and can get the 1200 restored you won't have any problems. Until then a second tractor is a good idea. The trouble with them is they tend to multiply...