Thanks for the kind words DeltaCub and darkminion. I inherited the 1250 from dad who bought it new in 1980 (?) I've been keeping it going with repairs as needed. New muffler, gas tank, battery cables (had a welding cable made up for the long one and that took care of that - had to remove the fenders to get at it), my neighbor gave me a gelcell battery from a scooter (the best battery it's ever had - probably been in there for 10 years), rear axle seals (it sat for a few years and they started leaking when I brought it out of hibernation), PTO switch (same model used on several different tractors), narrow front rims from an older model with wheelbarrow tires (needed for clearance with the snow blower), optional headlights and top grille (didn't bother with the taillights and used an auto parts switch - did install the fuse and holder - there was a hole for it), new release button for the lift lever (took a while to figure out it's threaded), wood roller and drive belts for the mower deck and it's in bad need of what will be the third set of mower blades.
The original engine gave up the ghost a few years back. I found an NOS unit that was apparently made as a direct replacement 10 years after the tractor was built. Also replaced the plastic driveshaft fan which had blades missing. Should have replaced the motor mounts. Found some this year and will wait for warmer weather to do the install.
Last year I needed a new pulley for the mower deck. The kid behind the counter insisted Cub Cadet never made a 1250. I told him it was older than he was and to look again. They had to order it but I got my pulley.
Glad parts are still findable and wish I had a new seat and a power lift maybe. I use it mainly for mowing and hauling leaves with an IHC cart also from dad. Probably more than you wanted to know. Thanks for the forum.
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