Whats in your Cub library?

[Leon renaud]

I'm looking to build a Cub library for myself ,What do you folks think should be included besides the obvious Owners/Service manuals for each machine I own?(Right now a 70 and a red 682 hydro)I know nothing about cubs right now except That by using my inlaws for 40+ years they are great little tractors.My 70 is intended as a ground up restoration and once I repower the 682 it's going back to work on the homestead,And like I've said in other posts I'm after my Father in laws 1965 Cub with the Danco loader.
Thanks Leon

[Yosemite Sam]

There are a lot of repairs made to our Cub Cadets that are not exactly the same as if the tractor was taken to a dealership and repaired there.

The trunnion repair, carburetor throttle shaft repair and steering column rebuild are some that come to mind. I think a perfect library would include but not be limited to; instructions for these types of repairs along with brand names, part numbers and retailers of the necessary parts to complete these types of "unconventional" repairs. The same thing goes for any other parts that can be "substituted" for factory parts (bushings , bearings, spiral pins and other such things).

Ya know, it might not be a bad idea for someone to start a thread about that very thing, something like, "What kinds of unconventional repairs do you make to your Cubs and where do you get the parts and what are the part numbers?"

[Leon renaud]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

There are a lot of repairs made to our Cub Cadets that are not exactly the same as if the tractor was taken to a dealership and repaired there.

The trunnion repair, carburetor throttle shaft repair and steering column rebuild are some that come to mind. I think a perfect library would include but not be limited to; instructions for these types of repairs along with brand names, part numbers and retailers of the necessary parts to complete these types of "unconventional" repairs. The same thing goes for any other parts that can be "substituted" for factory parts (bushings , bearings, spiral pins and other such things).

Ya know, it might not be a bad idea for someone to start a thread about that very thing, something like, "What kinds of unconventional repairs do you make to your Cubs and where do you get the parts and what are the part numbers?"

Sam ;
I've asked this question already on here and it just kind of faded away without answers!I agree with you there should be a "Upgrade"Tech link for these improvement fixes!In my original post back then asked what Upgrades have you done while restoring your Cub?

[Yosemite Sam]

Originally Posted by Leon renaud

Sam ;
I've asked this question already on here and it just kind of faded away without answers!I agree with you there should be a "Upgrade"Tech link for these improvement fixes!In my original post back then asked what Upgrades have you done while restoring your Cub?

Well that doesn't sound very helpful AT ALL!

That being the case... Since I have one laying here on my desk, I'll just start something then...

Depending on the condition of the parts, when I do a trunnion repair, I usually put a Hillman brand machine bushing (5/8" X 1" X 14 Ga.) part number H#838937 behind the "Damper spring plate assembly" (part #1 On the "Transmission Controls" page of the narrow frame tractor parts manuals (all of them)). I get the bushings at TSC, they have them in those flat drawers, with different kinds of "specialty" parts.

The bushings fit very well in the recess on the back side of the damper plate and around the shaft (in the spot where the shaft isn't worn) the washer helps hold the damper plate parallel with the arm on the trunnion shaft using surfaces that have NO wear from prior use. The only trick here is sometimes the bushing is a little thick so I put it in the recess of the damper plate and "sand" a little of it off with a flat stone until I get the desired thickness to get the new snap ring on, then I use a little dry lube to help everything work smooth.

THERE, now you all know... I have dirty little secrets of my own... No wait, I'm thinking of something else.

Hopefully some of the other guys here aren't so bashful that they won't post some things that they know that the rest of us may not, or maybe they'll post some part numbers and retailers of parts that may save the rest of us some time, trouble and money.

[johncub7172]

you order a BLUE RIBBON SERVICE manual from the sponcers or at your locoal cc dealer. a must for any cc tractor.

[Iluvtruks0]

What about the book titled " Original Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet" by Kenneth Updike. Very informative and overall a good book.

[MBounds]

Library requirements:

1) Operator's Manual
2) Service Manual(s) Most are single manuals but the Original has one for the engine and one for the chassis...
3) Parts Manual

NOTE: Each of the above has necessary information not found in the others... for instance...only the Operators manual has the lube guide and chart... and only the parts manual will show you the relationship of parts ..while only the Service Manual will tell you how to...
You NEED all three.

Suggested: The Kohler, B&S and/or Tecumseh Single Cylinder Engine Service Manual(s).


All the other publications are nice to have, interesting, and provide historical info. I have a wall full of them but the ones that get the use are the 3 required items listed above...

Myron B

[eastonct124]

I downloaded, and printed out every manual on the other site....went through 3 ink cartridges on the printer!
My wife is going to eventually put them in separate spiral binders. Currently, they're all in one HUGE tree ring binder.
And I want to laminate every page when we do that.

[Mike in NC]

I printed out each of the three manuals for each of the IH Cub Cadets, even though we don't own them all. Then I put them in clear sheet protectors and then put them in a three ring binder. I make a Binder for each of the series tractors. That way if you need a sheet copied, just take out of the sheet protector and copy it. And printed out the Kohler manuals, service and owners, put in sheet protectors and put them in their own three ring binder.

[gravest]

I just got the book original farmall cubs and cub cadets by ken updike for Christmas. It is a very informative reference book on all models of cub cadets. It has all the paint codes and is really a good restoration guide for all cubs and cub cadets.